by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The $850 million California Ethanol + Power project has been years in the making –
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Back TO HOMEEarnings Season – 5 Companies Remain Strong in Wild 2020
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) 2020 is a doozy for many biofuel and bioeconomy companies but here are 5 companies
August 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Little German Island Goes Gig with Plans for 10GW Offshore Wind to Hydrogen Hub
(EnergyMarketPrice) The AquaVentus initiative centred around Heligoland plans to produce green hydrogen at sea from offshore wind and transport it
August 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Bioeconomy Initiative Forum --- September 15-16, 2020 --- ONLINE Presentations Available
The Biomass Research and Development (BR&D) Board is hosting the virtual Bioeconomy Initiative Forum September 15 and 16, 2020, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Biomass
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Mustard Family Member Seen as Biofuel Source
(Canton Daily Ledger/US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service) Lesquerella (a.k.a. Fendler’s bladderpod and Yellow Top) is a member of the
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Brazil to Reduce Mandatory Biodiesel Blend to 10% from 12%: Minister
by Ligia Andrioli Nicolle and Monteiro de Castro (S&P Global Platts) Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy Bento Albuquerque announced
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Corn Growers, Ethanol Supporters to EPA: Stop Penalizing Ethanol Blends
(Urban Air Initiative) The Urban Air Initiative (UAI), a coalition of state corn grower organizations, and the American Coalition for
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
National Council for Science and the Environment Art Contest: Colors or Science DEADLINE: October 5, 2020
(National Council for Science and the Environment) ... Sharing science through art offers opportunities for expression and can illuminate new
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WEBINAR: Exploring Renewable Hydrogen Production Pathways --- September 9, 2020
For hydrogen to become a meaningful future energy resource, it will need to be derived from renewable resources rather than
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Ethanol Production Profits during the COVID Pandemic
by Scott Irwin (FarmDocDaily) ... Some have estimated in the losses in the billions (Neely, 2020b), but this has been
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
VP Pence Speech to Farmers Falls Flat
by Jacqui Fatka (Feedstuffs) Vice President Mike Pence visited Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday to re-launch the Trump campaign’s Farmers &
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
EPA ‘Reset’ Recommendation Addresses RFS, LCFS
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A group of six former U.S. EPA administrators representing both republican and democratic administrations are
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Dual-Purpose Hemp Cultivars Have Best Biofuel Potential
by Katie Pratt (University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment) Dual-purpose industrial hemp cultivars show the best potential for
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Home of the Oil Sands Eyes Cleaner Future as Hydrogen Superpower
(Bloomberg/Olt News) ... Best known for energy companies that have been blacklisted by the Church of England for their emission-intensive
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Transport Firm HRX Group to Replace Fossil Diesel with Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for Its Deliveries in Finland
(HRX Group/Europa Wire) Finnish oil refining and marketing company Neste Oyj (HEL: NESTE) has announced its Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ will be in
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
JetBlue Is the First U.S. Airline to Commit to and Achieve Carbon Neutrality for All Domestic Flying
(JetBlue) -- Preparing for a New Climate Reality, JetBlue Begins Offsetting Emissions for All Domestic Flights and Investing in Sustainable
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Neste to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Three Major U.S. Airlines
(Neste) Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced from waste and residue raw materials,
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Anti-Subsidy Duties on Indonesian Biodiesel Must Be Revisited
by Brian Flood (Bloomberg Law) Biodiesel imports hit with countervailing duties up to 64.73%; Court faults subsidy finding regarding Indonesia export
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Improving Operating Costs: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Anaerobic Digester Systems
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At ABLC Digital in July, Breakthrough Technologies/Solutions Labs shared this illuminating slide guide on how
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Cannabinoid Cups, Pineapple Leaf Drone Frames, Chipotle’s Avocado Waste for Clothing, Lab-Grown Bacon Taste Testers, and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of August 14th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Imagine sitting on the beach with a bioplastic cup with micro-encapsulated, water soluble cannabinoids printed
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Can We Get to Space without Damaging the Earth through Huge Carbon Emissions?
by David Verbeek and Helene Fouquet (Bloomberg/Los Angeles Times) When a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket blasts off on a plume of
August 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Virtual Training for the New 2019 Version of ISO 14064 Part 3 --- October 12-15, 2020 --- ONLINE
Futurepast (We Count Carbon) Virtual Classroom with John Shideler -- Training for organizations, verifiers and oversight bodies on the new 2019
August 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Former EPA Officials Call for 'RESET'
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) Six former EPA administrators spanning both Democratic and Republican administrations called for a "reset" at
August 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Cutting-Edge Biofuel Demonstrator Plant Depends on Proven Wood-Processing Technology
(Bruks Siwertell) Norway exemplifies a green-shift; turning around its oil-powered economy to pioneering the adoption of a renewable energy movement that
August 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Two Renewable Fuel Producers Scale Up to Increase Productivity and Economic Growth in Rural Southwestern Ontario
(Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario) Parliamentary Secretary Kate Young announces $10 million for two southwestern Ontario clean energy
August 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Offtake Agreements & Government, Airline Commitments: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to CAAFI & SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At ABLC Digital in July, Chris Tindal,Assistant Director of Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI),
August 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Phillips 66 to Build World’s Largest Renewable Diesel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 800 million gallon monster slated for 2024 opening as P66 says it will convert Rodeo
August 13, 2020 Read Full Article
GNA Releases Report Examining Sustainable Vehicle Fleets
by Matthew Mercure (NGT News) Clean technology consulting firm and producers of the annual Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Gladstein, Neandross &
August 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Anheuser-Busch Fleet Makes Heavy Shift to RNG
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Anheuser-Busch says it will soon be deploying over 180 new trucks equipped with Agility Fuel Solutions‘ ProCab 175
August 13, 2020 Read Full Article
ICAO Stocktaking Seminar on Aviation In-Sector CO₂ Emissions Reductions --- September 8-11, 2020 --- ONLINE
All ICAO Member States and stakeholders are encouraged to actively participate in the Stocktaking process, including through the submission of
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
CAAFI Webinar Series: The State of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) The State of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by Steve Csonka (CAAFI) Slide deck available here.
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Air Force Research Laboratory $1M Synthetic Biology Challenge
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Wright Brothers Institute are partnering together to
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: The Biofuture Principles for post-Covid Recovery: An Agenda for Brazil --- August 13, 2020
Part of the Biofuture Summit II and BBEST2021 conference and webinar series, bringing together the policies, innovation and science to
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
WEBINAR Series: Sustainable Aviation Fuels Initiative-UAE --- August-October 2020
Background discussions pertinent to the potential establishment of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative in the UAE. -- Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiatives
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Biogas Offtake Opportunities for Digesters
(BioCycle Magazine) On July 29, 2020, NW Natural, the largest natural gas utility in Oregon, issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for renewable
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
China’s Ethanol Demand Evaporates on COVID-19
(Agri-Pulse Daybreak) China is one of the biggest potential markets for U.S. ethanol, but the country has – at least for
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Gevo Looks to Acquire Two Additional Plant Sites
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Gevo CEO Patrick Gruber indicated on Aug. 10 that duress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Biofuel Debate Could Decide Senate Balance of Power
by Timothy Cama (E&E News) One of the year's most consequential Senate races could hinge on the candidates' allegiance to
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Groups Fear 'No Consequences' for Delaying Biofuel Volumes
by Ben Nuelle (Agri-Pulse) Biofuel groups are frustrated election-year politics could be getting in the way of time-sensitive Environmental Protection Agency
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
EPA’s Wheeler Says He Has Questions about SRE Gap Waiver Applications
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said the gap SRE applications have been sent over from the
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
RFA Supports White House Consideration of Reciprocal Tariffs on Imports of Brazilian Ethanol
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today expressed its support for President Trump’s announcement Monday that his administration is considering
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Govt Looks at Mixing Biogas with Natural Gas
(PTI/Yahoo! Finance) The government is looking at blending biogas with natural gas to boost domestic availability of biofuels and cut reliance
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Grangemouth Biofuel Plant Gets Green Light after Altering Design Plans
by James Trimble (Falkirk Herald) A form of biofuel produced from Scotch Whisky will now be created in Grangemouth after
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
$16 Trillion Investors Develop First-Ever Framework for Net Zero Investing
(Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC)) -- ‘Net Zero Investment Framework’ developed with over 70 leading global investors & issued
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Exxon Inks 525 Million Gallon, 5-Year Renewable Diesel Offtake Deal with Global Clean Energy Holdings
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Texas, ExxonMobil has signed an agreement with Global Clean Energy Holdings to purchase 105 million
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris as Running Mate and What This Means for Climate in 2020
(Our Daily Planet) ... (U.S. Senator Kamala) Harris has been a steady champion of climate action in the Senate but perhaps
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Congratulations to the 50 Leading Fleets
by Thi Dao (Government Fleet) The Leading Fleets program recognizes public sector fleet organizations for their leadership, efficiency, ability to overcome
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Biofuture Platform Launches Five Principles for Post-COVID Bioeconomy Recovery and Acceleration
(Biofuture Platform) Principles have been designed to help economies create jobs in a sector severely hit by the crisis -- The
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Nano-Synthesis of Solid Acid Catalysts from Waste-Iron-Filling for Biodiesel Production Using High Free Fatty Acid Waste Cooking Oil
by E. O. Ajala, M. A. Ajala, I. K. Ayinla, A. D. Sonusi & S. E. Fanodun (Scientific Reports) Waste-iron-filling
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Green Fuels and INOCASs Team on Macaúba Project in Minas Gerais
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Green Fuels and INOCAS announced an agreement to engage in the development of a sustainable fuels value chain in Minas Gerais,
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Durbin Introduces Bill To Fund A Clean Climate Future
(Office of Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)) Today (August 7, 2020), U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced the introduction of America’s Clean
August 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Workshop – Accelerating and Scaling Social Purpose Business in Canada: How You Can Help and Why --- August 20, 2020 --- ONLINE
We have the opportunity to build a purpose-led economy as Canada “builds back better” post-COVID-19. By placing purpose at the
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
2020 California Air Quality Awards --- September 2, 15 and 17, 2020 --- ONLINE
Join us for the 2020 California Air Quality Awards Honoring: LEADERSHIP IN GOVERNMENT AWARD The Honorable Connie M. Leyva 20TH STATE SENATE DISTRICT Senator Connie
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
ACE: Legislation Would Require EPA to Update GREET
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Today (August 6, 2020), Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the Adopt GREET Act, which
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Fuels that Work: Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel and Biodiesel Power the U.S. Economy
(Diesel Technology Forum) Unlike gasoline, diesel fuel and the vehicles and equipment it powers is the platform of work. About
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Circularity 20 --- August 25-27, 2020 --- ONLINE free
This time of unprecedented challenges requires systemic solutions and radical new ways of doing business. Circularity isn’t just another sustainability
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
August 10 Is International Biodiesel Day
(News.am) International Biodiesel Day is marked every year on August 10. The unofficial day of this environmentally friendly fuel was established to
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Indian Lab Develops Technology to Convert Used Cooking Oil Into Biodiesel and Glycerine
Nair N.B. (Sputnik) India has been exploring alternatives to fossil fuels and trying to reduce its dependence on oil imports. One
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Chile Funds Green Hydrogen Project to Decarbonize Mining Vehicles
(CORFO/NGV Journal) With the goal of achieving carbon neutrality in Chile by 2050, the Production Development Corporation (CORFO) will finance the
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
EPRI and GTI Launch Initiative to Accelerate Low-Carbon Energy Technologies
(Electric Power Research Institute/PR Newswire) The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Gas Technology Institute (GTI) are embarking on a
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Frontiers in the Bioeconomy: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Praj’s Bio-Mobility, 2G Ethanol & Renewable Chem
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At ABLC Digital in July, Pramod Kumbhar, President and CTO at Praj Matrix’s R&D Center
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Success in Promoting Plant Growth for Biodiesel
(Japan Science and Technology Agency/Phys.Org) In JST Strategic Basic Research Programs, a group led by Zhongrui Duan (Researcher, Waseda University) and
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Encourages California to Embrace More Biofuels
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) This week, Growth Energy submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board following a July 15th workshop on Fuels and
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Hydrogen and Biomethane-Ready Plastic Pipelines Could Drastically Cut UK Emissions
(Bioenergy Insight) Replacing old iron gas pipes with hydrogen and biomethane-ready plastic pipes will cut carbon emissions and deliver the
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Turning Carbon Dioxide into Liquid Fuel
by Joseph E. Harmon (Argonne National Laboratory) New electrocatalyst efficiently converts carbon dioxide into ethanol. ... A research team, led
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Indonesia Picks Up Allies In WTO Palm Fight
(Palm Oil Monitor) Indonesia has picked up a number of allies in its battle with the EU over the bloc’s
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Blue Flint Ethanol Studying Biomass as Potential Fuel Source
by Dave Thompson (Prarie Public/Bismark Tribune) Blue Flint Ethanol is considering wheat and corn leftovers as it continues efforts to
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Notice of Determination 2020/005: Anti-subsidy Amounts on Biodiesel Originating in the USA and Consigned from Canada
(UK Department for International Trade) Determination to transition trade remedies measure -- This notice is published under regulation 96(1) of the Trade Remedies
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Tomorrow Arriving Today: 5 Technology Platforms to Watch for the 2020s that Are Materially Advancing Now, Despite COVID-19
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... New research shows sustainability has moved from a fringe preference into a core imperative across
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
2020 International Climate Action Challenge: 1000 Projects in 90 Days
The 2020 International Climate Action Challenge is a free opportunity open to all ages worldwide! Jump-start your initiative! Start a community
August 08, 2020 Read Full Article
German Federal Ministry of Energy Funds Renewable Hydrogen Project
(NGV Journal/Ørsted) The partners of the WESTKÜSTE 100 project received funding confirmation from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs
August 08, 2020 Read Full Article
AIChE K-12 STEM Outreach Competition Event: ONLINE November 15, 2020 --- Submission DEADLINE September 1, 2020
2020 AIChE K-12 STEM Outreach Competition The 2020 AIChE K–12 STEM Outreach Competition will take place Sunday, November 15, 2020. We’re
August 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Biden Finding Support in Rural America
by Jacqui Fatka (Feedstuffs) Handling of trade and biofuels could be important issues in run for White House. ... Farmers
August 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Cash-Short U.S. Biofuel Industry Cuts Lobbying even as Iowa Looms Large in Election
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) A top U.S. biofuel industry trade group said it has cut lobbying spending as the coronavirus
August 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Axne: Fossil Fuel Companies Shouldn’t Receive Covid Relief Funds
(KMA Land/Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) ... During a virtual forum with the Iowa Farmers Union on Wednesday, Third District Congresswoman Cindy
August 08, 2020 Read Full Article
RFA Promoting Ethanol at 80th Sturgis Rally
(AgNewsWire) The 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally gets underway in South Dakota this weekend, and the Renewable Fuels Association will be setting up once again
August 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Can Airplanes Go Green? Val Miftakhov Flew Europe’s Largest Commercial-Grade All-Electric Passenger Plane Last Month
by Ilana Marcus (Washington Post) ... Silicon Valley start-up called ZeroAvia, envisions a future of passenger planes that fly on
August 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Building a Biobased Economy: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to BIO in a Post-COVID-19 World
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At ABLC Digital in July, Stephanie Batchelor, Vice President of the Industrial & Environmental Section
August 07, 2020 Read Full Article
CO2 Usage in an Old Application, with a New Twist in an Ever-Growing Spiked Beverage Market
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd./Biofuels Digest) New markets are opening, and competition is heating up over carbonating more than
August 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Federal University of Goiás Work on Indigenous and Quilombolas Community Health Advocacy Plan Wins EU-funded Advocacy Award
(Federal University of Goiás) A collective effort led by Advanced Biofuels USA board member, Dr. Laís Forti Thomaz, won recognition
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
12th Annual RFS, RINs & Biofuels Forum: The Renewable Fuel Standard 2020: The State of Play --- September 14-17, 2020 --- ONLINE
OPIS will be holding its renowned RFS, RINS & Biofuels Forum online this year, but with the same unsurpassed regulatory
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Brightmark Wants Your Plastic Waste . . . All of It
by Clare Goldsberry (Plastics Today) San Francisco–based Brightmark wants to procure 1.2 million tons per year of post-use plastic types
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: Falling Ill: Ethanol Amid Covid and Living in Uncertain Times --- August 20, 2020
Calling 2020 a challenging year for US ethanol would be an understatement for many in the industry. The rapid loss
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Duke Energy, SustainRNG Partner to Develop RNG on Dairy Farms
(Duke Energy/Biomass Magazine) Duke Energy today announced a partnership with SustainRNG to harness renewable natural gas (RNG) on dairy farms, starting
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Australian Demonstration Project Will Convert Biogas to Hydrogen
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Australia-based Hazer Group on July 31 announced its board has made a final investment decision to
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
New EPA Report On RNG
(BioCycle Magazine) The U.S. EPA’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) released a new report, “An Overview Of Renewable Natural Gas From
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Rich in Sun or Wind? Here’s How Your Country Can Export Renewables
by Marc Engelhardt (Siemens Enegy) Green e-methanol is the ideal basis for a variety of alternative fuels and chemical compounds concentrated
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
BBEST/BIOFUTURE SUMMIT 2020-2021 --- May 24-26, 2021 --- São Paulo, Brazil
We are delivering more than originally planned: instead of a physical conference from 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2020, BBEST/BIOFUTURE
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
FIRST WEBINAR: BBEST/BIOFUTURE 2020-2021 --- August 13th, 2020
We are delivering more than originally planned: instead of a physical conference from 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2020, BBEST/BIOFUTURE
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
The Inside Track on Futurity, the New Zealand Biorefinery Pioneers with a Fresh Approach to Extracting New Value from Pine.
by Luke Upton (Biomarket Insights) ... We recently caught up with two of Futurity’s founders, CEO Jacob Kohn and CTO Dr. Gaetano Dedual who are
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Endesa Will Open Four Renewable and Natural Gas Stations in France
(NGV Journal/Endesa) Endesa continues to develop its natural gas refueling network in France with four new stations offering CNG and
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
COVID-19 Weighs on Ag Economy: Reports Outline Series of Economic Struggles Continue in Agriculture
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ... The number of farm bankruptcies continues to rise and a struggling livestock industry
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Peterson Working to Make Sure HEROES Act Ag Provisions Make It in Final Bill
by Mark Dorenkamp (Browfield Ag News) House Ag Committee chairman Collin Peterson says he and his colleagues are working to
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Anniversary Report Details Success of the Renewable Fuel Standard
(Renewable Fuels Association) Commemorating the 15th anniversary of President George W. Bush’s signing of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which
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Are You Aware of a Game-Changing Fuel?
by Steve Klein (CStore Decisions) Biodiesel and renewable diesel have likely been on your fleet customers’ minds for a few years
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Exploring the Sustainability of the Indian Sugar Industry
(Standford University/EurekAlert!) Generations of political support for sugar cultivation have helped India become the second-largest producer of sugar worldwide. Now, the
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
New Northumberland Plant Turning Farming Waste into Energy Approved
by Ben O'Connell (Northumberland Gazette) The proposal for the energy-producing anaerobic digester at North East Grains, to the south-east of
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
CVR Energy Evaluates Renewable Diesel Project at Wynnewood Refinery
by Janet McGurty (S&P Global Platts) Project costs to be recouped by blenders tax credit; Renewable diesel project approval expected in September
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
SAF Pathways, Emerging Tech, Commercialization: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to CAAFI & Sustainable Aviation Fuel Affordability
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed the first Sustainable Aviation Fuels session at ABLC Digital in July, have no
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Squid Self-Repairing Design Inspires U.S. Military, Microflora-Based Vegan Ice Cream, Dairy-Waste to Hand Sanitizer, Banana Fiber PPE, and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of August 6th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) While taking a dip in the ocean, take a good look at that squid in
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Ethanol Leaders Urge Noem, Trump to Open Door to “E30 by 2030”
(South Dakota Farmers Union) Compliance with Existing Law Would Inject $8 Billion Per Year into South Dakota Economy -- In a Rapid
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Law Firm Investigating Possible Securities Violations by REG
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) The law firm Lowey Dannenberg P.C. is investigating possible violations of federal securities laws on behalf
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Pertamina to Scale up Renewable Diesel Production in Indonesia
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Following a successful production trial of 100 percent renewable diesel (RD100), Indonesia’s state-owned oil company Pertamina
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Ag Groups Try, but Struggle to Address Racial Diversity
by Sara Wyant (Agri-Pulse) As the deputy secretary of agriculture, Krysta Harden was in a unique position to encourage more diversity
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Climate Crisis Staff Report Aims to Build Back a Cleaner, More Resilient Aviation Sector
by Jeff Overton (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) On June 30, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Students of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow -- Meet the New Faces of Carbon Removal
by Jane Zelikova and Vanessa Suarez (Carbon180) ... Carbon180 is helping elevate a new generation of climate researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, thought
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Murkowski: Carbon Management Has Significant Promise
(U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources) U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing focused on the development of carbon removal
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World Bioeconomy Forum 2020 Virtual --- September 10, 2020 --- ONLINE
World BioEconomy Forum will reach out to its followers from all over the world. We will provide easy access from
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
RSB Launches New Research, Engagement in the Chinese SAF Market
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) As part of its global drive to support the aviation industry in achieving decarbonisation through the use
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Green Biofuels and New Era Fuels to Lower Infrastructure Industry’s Carbon Emissions Using Sustainable Diesel Alternative
(AZO Cleantech) Fuel & Lubricant distributor, New Era Fuels Ltd., has teamed up with Green Biofuels to provide Green D+ (an
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Ag Policy Blog: Ethanol and Politics 2020
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Ethanol is undoubtedly playing a role in 2020 politics in Iowa, including the presidential race. Getting
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WEBINAR: Future of Diesel Part 1: Greater Efficiency and Lower Emissions --- August 20, 2020
Reducing environmental and climate impacts and meeting customer demands for more efficiency and productivity is the challenge for the future.
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Island of Tenerife Plans to Become a Renewable Hydrogen Hub for Mobility
(SEAFUEL/NGV Journal) The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Hyundai Canarias and Enagás have joined as partners to the SEAFUEL
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TerraX, SWEN Impact Fund in Biomethane Joint Venture
(Bioenergy Insight) TerraX, an Italian developer of renewable gas projects, has entered into a joint venture with the SWEN Impact
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: Eco Insights Episode 4: Regional Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Initiatives with the LCFC and Partners
(EcoEngineers) Learn what's going on with regional low-carbon fuels initiatives in New York and Washington from the people on the
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Disposed PPE Could Be Turned into Biofuel, Study Shows
(Taylor & Francis/Phys.Org) Plastic from used personal protective equipment (PPE) can, and should, be transformed into renewable liquid fuels—according to
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Biomass Alliance for Logistics Efficiency and Specifications: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to BALES Bioenergy Feedstock Analysis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bale analysis, probes, core samples – measuring and analysis of bioenergy feedstocks is key. In this
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Wells Fargo Economist: Biggest Threat to Farming Is Tesla
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgPro) “Ethanol will not have a growth future. It will have a decline future. You better find
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
U.S. Energy Department Recommends Granting Partial Retroactive Waivers to Refiners: Sources
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The U.S. Department of Energy has recommended that some of the oil refiners that applied for retroactive
August 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Owning the Landscape: The Importance of Intellectual Property Rights in Engineered Biofuels
by David Fournier (Perkins Coie LLP/Biofuels Digest) ... As companies move from found fossil fuels to engineered biofuels, intellectual property rights
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BP Commits To Slashing Its Oil and Gas Operations, A Necessary Step for Climate Action
(Our Daily Planet) As Greentech Media reported, oil and gas giant BP announced yesterday that it will cut its oil and gas
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Border Adjustments in a Carbon Tax
by Shuting Pomerleau (Niskanen Center) The paper reviews the principles of border adjustment, the principal design choices policymakers would face
August 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Biofuels Project Led by John Sedbrook Awarded $13 Million from DOE
by Rachel Hatch (News Illinois State University) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $13 million grant to a
August 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Increasing the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Buy-out Price to Ensure Continued Greenhouse Gas Savings DEADLINE August 11, 2020
(UK Department of Transport)Consultation proposals Summary -- This consultation seeks to ensure the continued decarbonisation of road transport fuels through
August 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Growth Energy to IRS: Ethanol Plants Ready to Capture More Carbon
(Growth Energy) Today, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor submitted written comments on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) proposed regulations under section 45Q, a performance-based tax
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Repsol Produces Airplane Biofuel for the First time in Spain
(Repsol) - Repsol produced the Spanish market's first batch of biojet at its Puertollano Industrial Complex, becoming the pioneering company
August 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Greenwashing: Court Ruled against Airline KLM
(Stay Grounded) Claims for high use of biofuels debunked as misleading // More rulings could follow on the aviation industry’s
August 04, 2020 Read Full Article
As Natural Gas Bans Go National, Can Cities Fill the Gap?
by David Iaconangelo (E&E News) ... But efficiency researchers say activists' favored alternative to natural gas — electric heat —
August 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Co-Locating Renewable Diesel with Ethanol Biorefinery: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Saola Energy’s Renewable Diesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NextChem was in the news yesterday with the big announcement that they will co-license GranBio’s patented
August 04, 2020 Read Full Article
E.P.A. Inspector General to Investigate Trump’s Biggest Climate Rollback
by Coral Davenport and Lisa Friedman (New York Times) The Environmental Protection Agency’s internal watchdog said Monday it had opened an
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Viable Alternative Already Exists to Fossil Fuels and They Need to Be Supported
(Biofuels International) Biofuels represent 89% of all renewable energy sources in transport and its role in the decarbonisation of the
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Local Teacher Creates Web Series about Agriculture
by Natalie Sopyla (WAOW) An Auburndale teacher is using the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to educate people. Back in March, Mark
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Marathon Petroleum to Close Its Martinez Refinery and Convert it to an oil-storage facility 800 job cuts planned with shutdown plan that also includes a Texas refinery
by Edwin Seba (Retuers/Mercury News) Marathon Petroleum plans to permanently close its oil refineries in Martinez and Gallup, New Mexico, the company
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Ethanol Ingredient Provider Hosts Competitive Grant Program for Future Ethanol Advocates
by Jackie Pohlman (Renewable Fuels Association) When a group of dynamic individuals come together to make a difference, there’s no limit
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Doug Sombke and Jim Seurer
"For many years now, South Dakota has led the way in proving that E30 blends can be used effectively in
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Turbocharging South Dakota’s Economy while Making Americans Healthier
by Doug Sombke and Jim Seurer (South Dakota Farmers Union/Glacial Lakes Energy/Argus Leader) During President Trump’s Fourth of July visit to
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Ethanol Blog: Nebraska Lawmakers to Explore Ethanol Policies Ahead of Next Legislative Session
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The state of Nebraska is set to conduct a study of the state's ethanol industry,
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RFA Provides USDA a Roadmap to Renewable Fuel Growth
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association this week responded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s request for comment on its Agriculture
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Renewable Products Remain Strong: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Neste
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) “A solid quarter despite market turbulence due to COVID-19”,is how Neste is describing their second
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Inside GranBio, NextChem’s New Partnership to “Blow Out” Cellulosic Ethanol Global Roll-Out
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News arrives from Sao Paulo and Rome that GranBio and NextChem have inked a strategic alliance
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Foreign Affairs Dems Press for Info on Ethanol Tariffs
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) Two top Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are seeking more information from
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Italy's Saras Eyes HVO, Ethanol Expansion at Sarroch
by Adam Porter (Argus Media) Italian refiner Saras is looking to boost production of biofuels, including hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO),