by Jenna Bloxom* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The May 5th, 2021 Congressional hearing of the CLEAN Future Act: Driving Decarbonization of
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Back TO HOMEWeltec Biopower Builds Biomethane Plant for Spanish Dairy Farm
(Bioenergy Insight) Weltec Biopower is building a biomethane plant for Spanish dairy farm Torre Santamaria. Since the first 250 kW
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
CNG Fuels to Open World’s Largest Biomethane Refuelling Station
(Bioenergy Insight) CNG Fuels will open the world’s largest public access biomethane refuelling station for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) near
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Applications Open for 2021 AgLaunch Bootcamp --- DEADLINE June 4, 2021
(Knoxville Entrepreneur Center) The Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, AgLaunch, Sync Space and The Biz Foundry are partnering to offer a 3-week virtual bootcamp to develop promising
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Roughly USD 912m Earmarked for Clean Energy in California Budget Revision
(Renewables Now) California governor Gavin Newsom has presented a revision plan for the state’s 2021-2022 budget that earmarks USD 912
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
ClearFlame Engine Technologies and Alto Ingredients, Inc. Partner to Demonstrate Decarbonization of Diesel-Fueled Engines Using Ethanol Fuel
(ClearFlame Engine Technologies) ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a growing startup dedicated to the development of clean engine technology today announced a partnership
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White House Environmental Justice Advisers Express Opposition to Nuclear, Carbon Capture Projects
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council expressed opposition to nuclear and carbon capture projects as
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Inslee Signs Bill to Implement CFS in Washington
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on May 17 signed legislation that will create a state-wide Clean
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Nations Must Drop Fossil Fuels, Fast, World Energy Body Warns
by Brad Plumer (New York Times) A landmark report from the International Energy Agency says countries need to move faster
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
The Renewable & Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels Platform, toward Transport Fuels' Transformation
(Fuels Europe) The major organisations[1] operating in the liquid fuels value chain have joined forces to form the Renewable & Low-Carbon Liquid Fuel Platform. These partners
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Schöni and Eptinger CO2 Neutral on the Way
(Schöni (Google Translation)) Since January 2021, the beverages of Mineralquelle Eptingen AG have been delivered to customers by the Rothrister
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
VoltH2 and Virya Energy Sign Agreement for Hydrogen Plant
(Vision Hydrogen/Globe Newswire) Vision Hydrogen Corporation (OTCQB:VIHD) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that VoltH2, a Europe-based developer of green hydrogen
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Biogas, RNG from Waste Is a Hit: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Greenlane Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Greenlane Renewables made headlines this week when it reported record revenue growth of over 300%
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Representatives Introduce Legislation Aimed at Reducing GHG Emissions
by Matthew Mercure (NGT News) U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., have introduced the Green Transportation Act. The legislation directs
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
UK Postal Service Company Adds Bio-CNG Fleet to Deliver Parcels & Letters
(Royal Mail/NGV Journal) Royal Mail is expanding its use of low emission vehicles, with the addition of 29 CNG trucks, which
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: Using Public-Private Partnerships to Convert Municipal Waste into Renewable Energy (Gases) --- June 3, 2021 --- ONLINE
As states develop policies to divert organic waste from landfills, municipalities must develop solutions to meet these requirements. By leveraging
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen: Can It Power a Carbon-Free Economy?
by Jim Robbins (Energy Today) Saudi Arabia is constructing a futuristic city in the desert on the Red Sea called
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Environmental Concerns Propel Research Into Marine Biofuels
(CaymanMamaNews/Globe Newswire/National Renewable Energy Laboratory) A global effort to reduce sulfur and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships has researchers
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Ethanol from B Heavy Molasses, Sugar Will Help the Industry, Says Gadkari
by Radheshyam Jadhav (Hindu Business Line) Massive surplus stock in Maharashtra can be used to produce ethanol and improve sugar
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Shell, Singapore University to Work on $3.4 Mln Decarbonisation Study
by Florence Tan (NASDAQ/Reuters) Royal Dutch Shell RDSa.L said on Friday it will be working with a university in Singapore in a research
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
United States: Lincoln Completes Project to Use Biogas as Vehicle Fuel
(City of Lincoln/NGV Journal) Mayor of Lincoln Leirion Gaylor Baird announced the successful completion of a project to use the biogas
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
More U.S. Trucking Fleets Speed up Transition to Low-Carbon Biomethane
(NGV Journal/Clean Energy Fuels Corp.) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced new renewable natural gas contracts as fleets across North America
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Gillette's Integrated Test Center Looks to Build on Its Momentum
by Nate Perez (Caspar Star Tribune) The Integrated Test Center in Gillette hopes to attract more tenants to study carbon
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Southern Company Gas Launches RNG Subsidiary
(Southern Company Gas/Biomass Magazine) Southern Company Gas announced that it has taken ownership of the Meadow Branch Landfill Methane Recovery Facility,
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Social Innovation Summit --- June 8-10, 2021 --- ONLINE
The Social Innovation Summit is an annual event that represents a global convening of black swans and wayward thinkers. Where
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Biogas #HANDS ON --- June 22 - July 1, 2021 --- ONLINE
Online Event With 2 Sessions Per Week -- International Online Training on: Practical Plant Planning Green Gas & Biogas Production Digester Biology Green Gas& Biogas
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Webinar: What’s New with the Algae Technology Education Consortium --- May 20, 2021 --- ONLINE
Join the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office’s Algae Technology Educational Consortium (ATEC) for an informative webinar on May
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Realizing Technology Innovations to Recirculate Plastics --- June 7, 2021 --- ONLINE
This interactive virtual event, hosted by the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) Plastics Division and the Canada Plastics Pact
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Plant BioProTech --- June 28 - July 1, 2022 --- Reims, France
The European Green Deal is a growth strategy aspiring to transform the EU into a succesful, resource-efficient and competitive economy, with no
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
2021 Air Quality Awards --- June 17, 2021 --- ONLINE
Our 50th Anniversary & the California Air Quality Awards! The Coalition for Clean Air was founded in the days when smog
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
BIOKET 2022 3rd Edition --- March 15-17, 2022 --- Lille, France
An inspiring and targeted conference program which will tackle topics such as advanced and innovative biomass pretreatment; technologies for biomass
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit --- September 28-29, 2021 --- ONLINE
We will be running a hybrid event, with a live studio in London to welcome speakers and guests who can
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
There at the Beginning: Ron Miller
(Renewable Fuels Association) Big Oil brought Ron Miller to ethanol. The son of a man who worked at Texaco for nearly
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Granholm Discusses DOE’s View of Biofuels during Budget Hearing
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm briefly discussed how biofuels will into the U.S. Department of Energy’s
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Update 1-Brazil Fuel Retailers Ask Govt to Cut Ethanol Blending in Gasoline
by Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters) Fuel retailers in Brazil have asked the government to reduce the amount of ethanol required to be blended
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
FOP and UFOP Call for the Role of Sustainability Certification for Biomass to Be Recognized
(Union for the Promotion of Oilseed and Protein Plants) The French Association of Oilseed and Protein Producers (FOP) and the Union
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Transform Materials Achieves Milestone in Commercial-Scale Production Plans
(Transform Materials) Manufacturing process for Transform Materials’ revolutionary technology in key chemical products validated at pilot plant; Transform and DSM
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Energy Invests $35 Million to Dramatically Reduce Carbon Footprint of Biofuel Production
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (May 14, 2021) announced $35 million in funding that will
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Next-Gen Logistics and Blending: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Biomass Feedstock Logistics Systems
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This U.S. Department of Energy BETO project’s biomass blend concept will allow biorefineries to utilize
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Former Kansas Abengoa Ethanol Plant to Produce Renewable Diesel, Seaboard Energy, Neste, Phillips 66, Alto Ingredients, Haldor Topsoe, Renewable Diesel News
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... Seaboard Energy, formerly known as High Plains Bioenergy, is building a renewable diesel
May 17, 2021 Read Full Article
New (bio)LNG Bunker Ship Will Serve Port of Zeebrugge & English Channel
(Titan LNG/NGV Journal) Titan LNG announced the development tender of a new LNG bunkering barge, Titan Krios, increasing the accessibility of
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
House Ag Panel Hearing Boosts Role of Agriculture in Addressing Climate Change
(Solutions from the Land) The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry held its first hearing of the 117th Congress this
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Yara Enters Carbon Markets, Introduces Agoro
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) With farmers already registered in Iowa, Nebraska and Washington, Yara officially announces its carbon marketplace, Agoro Carbon
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
AEO2022 Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels Working Group --- May 25, 2021 --- ONLINE
You are invited to attend the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS VERGE 21 --- October 25-28, 2021 --- ONLINE DEADLINE: June 4, 2021
Call for VERGE 21 Speakers — Submit a Nomination The urgency of the climate crisis is accelerating — and so, too,
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
VERGE 21: The Climate Tech Event --- October 25-28, 2021 --- ONLINE
Join more than 15,000 leaders online — from the private and public sectors, utilities, solution providers, investors and startups —
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Webinar: Decarbonization: Public Policy, Greenwashing and the Importance of Carbon Accounting --- May 18, 2021 --- ONLINE
The world as we know it is changing and demanding new ways to extract, use, and store carbon. City, state,
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Sapphire Gas Solutions Secures RNG Transportation, Logistics Contracts
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Sapphire Gas Solutions, a Texas-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) solutions
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Colorado Airport Introduces SAF to Its Airline Customers
(Biofuels International) Telluride regional airport in partnership with fuel supplier Avfuel Corporation became the first fixed base operator (FBO) in
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Skanska to Use HVO to Power Site Plant Equipment
(Biofuels International) Skanska will see it cut carbon and harmful air emissions by using low emission, high performance fuel Green
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Over $100 Million to Build Australia's First Large-Scale Hydrogen Plants
(Australian Renewable Energy Agency/Electric Energy Online) On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today (May
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Chevron, Clean Energy Fuels Extend Adopt-a-Port Initiative to Reduce Emissions
(Chevron/Business Wire) Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Chevron) is investing an additional $20
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Next Generation Black and Hispanic Farmers Scholarship Program DEADLINE: June 15, 2021
(National Black Farmers Association) Welcome to the Next Generation Black and Hispanic Farmers (NGBHF) Scholarship program administered by the National
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa Missed Its Lofty Biofuels Goal
(Business Record) Axios Des Moines: Iowa’s longtime goal to replace 25% of petroleum used in gasoline with biofuels by 2020
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Engineered Bacteria Show Promise for Sustainable Biofuel Industry, Researchers Say
(Hiroshima University/Phys.Org) Acetone, a volatile solvent used for everything from removing nail polish and cleaning textiles to manufacturing plastics, could get
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Zero, Then Negative: The Congressional Blueprint for Scaling Carbon Removal
(Carbon 180) ... We simply cannot meet our global climate goals without carbon removal. To solve the climate crisis, we
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Brightmark Breaks Ground on Arizona RNG Project
(Bioenergy Insight) Brightmark broke ground on the Caballero Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project on 4 May. The project includes the
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Carbon Clean, BayoTech to Develop Hydrogen, CO2 Capture Solutions
(Bioenergy Insight) Carbon Clean has joined forces with BayoTech to develop on-site hydrogen with carbon capture solutions. Carbon Clean, a
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa Fleets Make ‘100 Best’ List with Biodiesel
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) This year’s National Fleet Management Association 100 Best Fleets in the Americas list includes two fleets in Iowa that
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
USGC Highlights Ethanol’s Environmental Benefits
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council is continuing to demonstrate to administration and global stakeholders the environmental benefits
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Supporters of Switch to Electric Vehicles Should also Back Increased Usage of Biofuels
(Norfolk Daily News) ... But there’s an estimated 279 million petroleum-powered vehicles in existence today, and they’re going to continue
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Webinar: Global Ethanol Production Expansion, Trade and Technology --- May 18, 2021 --- ONLINE
Hear about the latest updates in biofuels and feedstock markets in 2021, and the supply and demand trends in key markets:
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report: 10 Years of California’s LCFS
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard being implemented with the goal of
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Insight: Policy Delays Slow Biofuels Market Growth
by Tom Brown (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services) Shifting government priorities are continuing to weigh on the growth of biofuels, with
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Valencia CF Will Star in Air Nostrum's First Biofuel Flight
(Air Nostrum (Google Translation)) The airline will use a mixture made from plant-based materials to move the team after their
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Howard Energy Partners to Significantly Expand Its Port Arthur Terminal Facility to Support Local Renewable Diesel Production
(Howard Energy Partners/Business Wire) -Howard Energy Partners (HEP) announced that it has executed long-term agreements with Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), a
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future - A Guide on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(European Business Aviation Association) The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF Coalition) released a new informational guide detailing
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
E-fuels Offer Clean Future for Shipping and Aviation, Green Groups Tell EU
(Transportation & Environment) The EU should promote the use of green synthetic fuels, or e-fuels, by ships and planes as
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Draft Legislation: The Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) and Biofuel (Labelling) Amendment Regulations 2021
by Rachel Maclean MP (UK Department for Transport) I have today published the draft Statutory Instrument The Motor Fuel (Composition and Content)
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Is SAF Finally Taking Flight? Slides from ICF Presented at the DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office “Accelerating SAF” session at ABLC Digital.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF’s managing director for Fuels & Power, Mike McCurdy, prepared one of the most compact
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
POET+FHRe=HUGE: POET in ‘Exclusive Discussions’ to Buy FHR’s 800m Gallon Portfolio: Advanced Biorefining, Economies of Scale in Focus
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) From South Dakota, The Digest has learned that POET is in exclusive discussions with Flint
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
3D Printed Bio-Leather, Bio-Orthotics, Hummus in Space and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of May 14th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In a crazy week with gas shortages in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S. because of
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Webinar: Sustainability in Action – Focus on Flight Departments --- May 14, 2021 --- ONLINE
It’s time to move beyond awareness to action. How can flight departments and operators meet their sustainability metrics and what
May 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Scenarios for Decarbonising Homes in Europe’s Rural Areas
(Ecuity Consulting/SHV Energy/FREE initiative (Future of Rural Energy in Europe)) A cost-effective approach to phasing out heating oil and coal
May 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Renewable Propane Bill: Renewable Propane Bill Ready to Support Renewable Propane?
(Western Propane Gas Association) Californians desperately need more renewable electricity. The state is on a path to provide utility customers with
May 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuels Potential Impact at Scale: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Long lines and gas shortages on the East Coast due to the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
May 13, 2021 Read Full Article
I Got 99 Problems but Product vs. Platform Ain’t One: Introducing Microbes-as-a-Service
by Moji Karimi (Cemvita Factory/Biofuels Digest) Any SynBio (synthetic biology) company is faced with three principal questions right off the bat: 1.
May 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Webinars: Sustainable Aviation Fuels: How Airlines and Investors Can Maximize Value from SAFs --- December 10, 2020 --- ONLINE
A practical discussion for airlines, airports, policymakers and investors. This webinar is for airlines who have experience with SAFs, and
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
The Refiners Who Cried Wolf
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The RFS creates competition that lowers fuel prices and reduces carbon emissions.
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Exclusive: Tesla Seeks Entry into U.S. Renewable Fuel Credit Market - Sources
by Jarrett RenshawStephanie Kelly (Reuters) ... The electric car maker is one of at least eight companies with a pending application
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Bustos Talks Biofuels and Climate with Secretary of Energy
by Rhiannon Branch (Brownfield Ag News) US Representative from Illinois Cheri Bustos (D-17) continues to advocate for biofuels and the positive
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
As Pipeline Shutdown Sparks Fuel Shortage Fears, Groups Say Ethanol Could Ease Supply Issues
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) ... Renewable fuels groups are offering up a solution that could help ease supply pressures. Both Growth
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
ORIX Corporation USA Makes Equity Investment in Wisconsin Renewable Natural Gas Project
ORIX Corporation USA (ORIX USA) announced today (May 11, 2021) the completion of an equity investment in BC Organics Anaerobic
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Bunker Holding Takes Green Step towards Biofuels
(Bunker One) Together with our parent company Bunker Holding, we have now taken a significant step in the sustainable journey
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Accelerating Biofuels Depolyment: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Co-Optima’s Bioblendstocks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With all the talk lately of gas prices and shortages due to the Texas freeze
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Ginkgo’s Insanely Great $15B Deal, The Who & How Behind Biggest Sector Deal Ever
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Massachusetts, Ginkgo Bioworks and Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. have agreed to a business combination that
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Opinion: Biden Should Embrace a Carbon Tax
by Henry M. Paulson, Jr. and Erskine B. Bowles (Washington Post) ... A carbon tax, which taxes carbon dioxide and other
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Researchers Brewing up Better Ways to Turn Plant Waste into Ethanol
by Bev Betkowski (Troy Media/University of Alberta) University of Alberta research is brewing up better ways to help ethanol producers
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
ADM to Build New Soy Crushing Facility in North Dakota to Meet Increasing Demand for Renewable Products
(ADM) ADM also adding refining and storage capacity to crush facility in Quincy, Illinois -- ADM (NYSE: ADM) today (May 10,
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Illinois Soybean Growers Encouraged by B20 Biodiesel's Inclusion in Proposed Consumers and Climate First Act
(Illinois Soybean Association) ISG Government Relations Committee Chairman, Ron Kindred, a soybean and corn farmer from Atlanta, Ill., has released the
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Savage Leads Buildout of Renewable Fuels Infrastructure and Supply Chain
(Savage/Globe Newswire) Savage, a global industry infrastructure and supply chain services company, in business for 75 years, announced today the formation of
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Tracking Alternative Jet Fuel
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Research Report 165: Tracking Alternative Jet Fuel
May 11, 2021 Read Full Article
LanzaTech and BASF Achieve First Milestone in Utilizing Industrial Off-Gases for Chemical Production
(LanzaTech) Industrial exhaust gas used to produce sustainable alcohol; White biotechnology enables carbon recycling -- Transforming the carbon contained in industrial off-gases into
May 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Anaerobic Digestion, Pathways to 2030: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The World Biogas Association just released this report mapping out how the global biogas industry
May 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Licella, Canfor’s Arbios Biotech JV Form Alliance with Shell Catalysts & Technologies
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... Australia-based Licella, in their joint venture with Canfor (Arbios Biotech) – a just
May 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Department of Energy Selects Four Projects to Move Co-Optimized Biofuels and Combustion Engines Closer to Market
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of four projects totaling $1 million
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Hydrous versus Anhydrous Ethanol in Gasoline
by Hans Keuken (Process Design Center) Hydrous ethanol can be distilled up to 3.5 volume% water (limit = azeotrope); • Anhydrous
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Trains, Planes and CO2 Emissions
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) Aviation is a leading source of emissions in Europe, and absent an immediate way
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Minnesota 'Clean Cars' Rules May Move forward, Administrative Law Judge Says
by Greg Stanley (Star Tribune) Judge says governor can bypass GOP opposition. -- More electric vehicles could soon be for sale
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
The Co-Optima FY20 Year in Review Spotlights Recent Engine and Fuel Innovations.
(U.S. Department of Energy) A report released this week highlights the most significant breakthroughs of the last year in the U.S. Department of
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA Responds to Oregon Clean Fuels Program Scenarios
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today submitted feedback related to a planned expansion of the Oregon Clean Fuels Program. The Oregon
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Neste Opens New Renewable Diesel Fueling Stations in Southern California
(Neste) Growing fueling network makes it easier for fleet operators to fill up their existing diesel powered vehicles with net-zero
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
From DNA Storage to Net Zero Carbon: The 10 Biggest WOW’s of ABLC’s Closing Day
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the online sessions of ABLC have drawn to a close. This week, delegates around
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Benson Hill to Merge with Star Peak Corp. II in $2B SPAC Deal, to Emerge as Public Company: $625M in Proceeds
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In New York, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Benson Hill, the Midwest-based agtech
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
American Coalition for Ethanol Commends Scientists For Evidence Ethanol Must Be Part Of The Climate Solution
(American Coalition for Ethanol/GrainNet) American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) welcomed more scientifically credible evidence provided by Department of Energy Argonne National Lab scientists
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Skor Discusses Key Priorities to Drive Biofuel Demand
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor kicked off the event with a speech that framed the future
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
American Coalition for Ethanol: Minnesota’s Future Fuels Act Legislation Is Model For Clean Fuel Policy Everywhere
(American Coalitin for Ethanol/GrainNet) Legislation designed to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuel in the state of Minnesota, the Future
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Interested in Becoming a BETO Project Reviewer?
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) relies on subject matter experts to review
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Greasezilla Network Distributes Advanced Biofuel Globally
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In West Virginia, Greasezilla developed an international distribution network to manage sales of its advanced biofuel
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Opportunity for Regional Development
by Laís Forti Thomaz and Amanda Gondim (Universidade Federal de Goias/Estadão (Google Translation)) In an article in Estadão, RBQAV researchers
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
University of Alberta Entrepreneur Transforms Waste into Jet Fuel
by Morgan Black (Global News) A made-in-Alberta success story is taking flight after a University of Alberta professor found a way
May 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Brazil Favoring Biofuels over EVs to Cut Emissions
(Argus Media) Brazil is favoring biofuels over electric vehicles (EVs) as the government maps out its long-term decarbonization strategy for the
May 07, 2021 Read Full Article
10 Years of the LCFS: Ethanol Leads the Way as California Climate Solution
(Renewable Fuels Association) A new Renewable Fuels Association white paper looks at how, for the past decade, ethanol has been the go-to fuel
May 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Vilsack Promotes Aviation Biofuels
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack advocated for the potential for biofuels “to make air traffic
May 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Changing Carbohydrates into Lipids for Microalgae Biofuels
(Kobe University/Phy.Org) A cross-institutional collaboration has developed a technique to repartition carbon resources from carbohydrates to lipids in microalgae. It is
May 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Biobased Bullet-Proof Vests, Human Composting, 3D Printed Living Algae and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of May 7th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Biobased bullet-proof vests are something Tony Stark might come up with in an Avengers movie,
May 07, 2021 Read Full Article
The 10 Biggest WOWs from Day 4 of ABLC
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, day 4 of ABLC is now complete, with 26 more speakers completing their trips
May 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Research & Communications for Building Trust in Sustainably-Sourced Biomass
by Keith L. Kline (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Many challenges remain to build public confidence in the role of biomass
May 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Press Release: Advanced Biofuels USA Files Comments on Transportation and Climate Initiative: Calls for Extension of Program to Aviation, Trains, Marine/Maritime, Agriculture, Rocket Launches and Natural Gas
(Advanced Biofuels USA) Advanced Biofuels USA suggests an expansion of transportation emissions reduction in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI)
May 07, 2021 Read Full Article
ORNL Scientists Mark EE Week with Climate Talks to Local Students
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Esther Parish is one of eight scientists from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory talking
May 07, 2021 Read Full Article
MEPs Ask EC to Review Approach that Limits Biomethane-Fueled Mobility
(NGV Journal/European Biogas Association) Members of European Parliament (MEPs) from different political groups have signed a petition asking the European Commission to remove
May 06, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA: New Analysis from DOE Researchers Confirms Ethanol’s Low-Carbon Benefits
(Renewable Fuels Association) The carbon footprint of corn ethanol shrunk by 23% between 2005 and 2019 as farmers and ethanol
May 06, 2021 Read Full Article
American Drivers Are Saving the Corn Ethanol Industry–for Now
by Tim McDonnell (Quartz) ... A year later, American drivers are back at the gas pump, and ethanol plants are back online.
May 06, 2021 Read Full Article
U.S. EPA to Hand over Biofuel Exemption Documents to GAO Probe
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is handing over to the Government Accountability Office information on oil refiners
May 06, 2021 Read Full Article
“Dominating” Fungus Could Provide Solution to Producing More Biofuels and Valuable Chemicals
(University of York) he discovery of a novel enzyme that releases a valuable chemical from agricultural waste could provide an important
May 06, 2021 Read Full Article
U.S. House Panel Discusses Low-Carbon Fuel with Airline, Biofuel Industries
by Stephanie Kelly and David Shepardson (Reuters) Members of a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee met on Tuesday with representatives from
May 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Pradhan Approves Supply of Cooking Oil-Based Biodiesel
(Big News Network/ANI) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday remotely flagged off the first supply
May 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Growing America’s Energy Future: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BETO leadership representatives shared this illuminating slide guide during Earth Week recently discussing plastics recycling initiatives,
May 06, 2021 Read Full Article
10 Biggest WOWs from Day 3 of ABLC
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, day 3 of ABLC is now complete, with 15 more presentations — packed with
May 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Industrial Biotechnology—An Industry at an Inflection Point
by Nathan Danielson, Sarah McKay, Paul Bloom, Jennifer Dunn, Neal Jakel, Timothy Bauer, John Hannon, Michael C. Jewett, and Brent
May 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Sustainable Jet Fuel Production from Brassica Carinata in the Southern United States
edited by Puneet Dwivedi (GCB-Bioenergy) A Virtual Special Issue -- The aviation sector emits 2.4% of the global anthropogenic carbon
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Midwest Lawmakers Push for Biofuel-Powered Vehicles in Mix of Biden Electric Vehicles
(NewsDakota.com/NAFB) Midwest lawmakers continue to push for inclusion of more biofuel vehicles in the president’s climate effort to convert the nation’s
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Biden’s EPA Administrator Says RFS Levels Coming ASAP
by O. Kay Henderson (KBOE) The administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency spent much of Tuesday in Iowa. It’s the
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Carbon-50: Leaders Push for 50-State Solution to Climate Change
(Carbon -50) A new network of former lawmakers, farm leaders, and clean energy advocates has gathered under the banner of
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United Wants Passengers to Donate Money to Sustainable Jet Fuel. But Is It Better than Carbon Offsets for Saving the Planet?
by Lauren Zumbach (Chicago Tribune) United Airlines is giving customers who want to reduce the environmental impact of their travel
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Brazil Soy Crushers' Lobby Pushes for Rise in Biodiesel Blending
by Ana Mano (Reuters/NASDAQ) Brazilian oilseeds lobby group Abiove is pushing the government to clearly signal whether it plans to
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Marathon Petroleum Announces Wind Energy Agreement for Dickinson Renewable Diesel Facility
(Marathon Petroleum Corporation) Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) has signed an agreement with One Energy Enterprises LLC to install five 2.3 megawatt wind
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Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen Develop Renewable Gasoline with 20 Percent Lower CO₂ Emissions
(Bosch) Sale of Blue Gasoline also planned at regular filling stations in the course of the year -- Blue Gasoline
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UGI and Global Common Energy Partner to Develop Renewable Natural Gas
(Cayuga RNG Holdings) Cayuga RNG Holdings, LLC (“Cayuga RNG”) announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to develop dairy
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Total Cray Valley and Gevo to Further Scale Up Development of Renewable Isoamylene from Fusel Oil
(Gevo) Total Cray Valley and Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today the successful completion of phase 1 of their Joint Development
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Rockin’ RNG, Buildin’ Biogas: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Greenlane Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transportation and the natural gas grid are two of the hardest sectors to decarbonize according
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U.S. EPA Files Motion to Vacate Three Biofuel Exemptions Given to Sinclair
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters/NASDAQ) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed a motion on Friday to vacate three waivers given by the
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A Gang Dedicated to the Theft of Used Oil from Public Containers to Sell It in Alicante Falls
(Europa Press (Google Translation)) Eight detainees stole the oil dressed in work clothes and vests and in broad daylight -- Civil
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Red Rock Out of Money, Looks to Bonds
by Danielle Jester (Lake County Examiner) Red Rock Biofuels is looking to raise money through the bond market to complete
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Fossil-free Polyurethanes, Polycarbonates, Coatings & Adhesives: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Covestro
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As one of the world’s largest polymer companies, Covestro is looking at being more sustainable.
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The 10 Big WOWs from ABLC Day 2
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, it was day 2 of ABLC with more presentations covering companies, technologies, updates, priorities,
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The 10 Big WOWs from ABLC Day 1
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, day 1 of ABLC is now complete, with 18 presentations covering more than 60
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Biden Faces Pressure to Drive Gasoline and Diesel Cars out of the US
by Oliver Milman (The Guardian) Joe Biden’s administration, seeking deep cuts to planet-heating emissions, is facing pressure to take a previously
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Miscanthus Carbon Independent Sequestration Figures Revealed in New Study
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In the United Kingdom, the first dedicated, independent study into Miscanthus life cycles shows that
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SoCalGas & California Energy Commission to Provide Funding to Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for Marine Vessels
(Southern California Gas/PR Newswire) Led by Zero Emission Industries, the project will test hydrogen fuel cell marine vessel technology designed