This “Climate-Friendly” Fuel Comes with an Astronomical Cancer Risk
by Sharon Lerner (Pro Publica) The Environmental Protection Agency recently gave a Chevron refinery the green light to create fuel
by Sharon Lerner (Pro Publica) The Environmental Protection Agency recently gave a Chevron refinery the green light to create fuel
by Brent D. Griffiths (Business Insider) - Trump slammed Ron DeSantis for previously moving to kill a federal mandate prized
By Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Americans strongly support expanded use of lower-cost, lower-carbon renewable fuels like ethanol,
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Several alcohol-to-jet projects, partnerships and technologies have been announced in the past 18 months.
by Jean Chemnick (E&E Climatewire) EPA is about to finalize a sky-high value for carbon that could be used whenever the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OPAL Fuels is a fully integrated, nationwide leader in the production and distribution of low-carbon
by Jeremy Dillon (E&E News/Politico Pro) Lawmakers on a House panel found some consensus Wednesday on the operation and safety of
by Mary Stroka (County 17) Wyoming's U.S. Senators, Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, joined eight Senate Republican colleagues in asking
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) ... The policy priorities for ASA differ year to year, but the excitement around biomass-based diesel and renewable diesel kicked
(Renewable Fuels Association) In formal written comments submitted today to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Renewable Fuels Association called for
(Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Register) Pursuant to provisions specified by the Clean Air Act (CAA), governors of eight states submitted petitions requesting
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The attorneys general of Nebraska and Iowa announced their intent to sue the EPA on
(OPIS via Renewable Fuels Association/Securities and Exchange Commission) PBF Energy Inc. incurred $1.226 billion in Renewable Identification Numbers credit costs
by Katie Peikes (Iowa Public Radio) ... But the federal policy may affect endangered species and their necessary habitat when farmers
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Starting on March 5 the state of Arizona will allow E15 sales in the Phoenix
by Mike Soraghan (E&E News Energywire) A complicated question is looming in the Midwest over plans to build thousands of miles
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) If there's a piece of legislation oil, automakers and renewable fuels companies can get behind
(Office of Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA)) Today (March 2, 2023), Gov. Reynolds received the Renewable Fuels Association’s All-Industry Award and addressed
by Steve Davies (Agri-Pulse) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she will do whatever she can, working with other Midwestern governors,
(Renewable Fuels Association) A new analysis from a renowned carbon accounting firm finds that the greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved under
(Renewable Fuels Association) The innate persistence of the U.S. ethanol industry and its champions can drive renewable fuels to new heights
by Mark Fischetti (Scientific American) As U.S. president, Jimmy Carter championed renewable energy, conservation and other then fringe efforts that
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2023 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide today during the 28th annual National Ethanol Conference in
by Jody Heemstra (DRG News) Data released this week (Feb. 28, 2023) by the U.S. Energy Information Administration for 2022 show
(Office of Senator John Thune (R-SD)) Senators’ bipartisan letter urges President Biden to continue the year-round sale of E15 fuel
by Jennifer A Dlouhy (Bloomberg) ... The administration is set to outline its plans to formally propose the change soon,
by Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel producer W2Fuel joined the newly formed Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) ... The biobased diesel industry took that punch Dec. 1 when U.S. EPA finally
by Alexa St. John (Business Insider) - Automakers say they are all in on electric, and spending billions to get
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Third Triennial Report to Congress on the environmental impacts of the Renewable Fuel Standard is
(Renewable Fuels Association) Adding low-cost ethanol to the nation’s gasoline supply improves energy security and saves the average American household more
by Jim Wiesemeyer (AgWeb) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Friday completed its review of eight states requests
by Kristof Reiter (Biobased Diesel Daily) The U.S. government’s aggressive SAF goals will present challenges to tracking and verifying feedstock sustainability,
by John Kingston (Freight Waves) ... With renewable diesel and biodiesel becoming ever more important parts of the supply chain,
(Christianson PLLP/Biomass Magazine) Christianson PLLP is proud to announce that the U.S. EPA has approved their Quality Assurance Program (QAP) protocol
(Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sales of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol, hit a record 171 million gallons
(Renewable Fuels Association) The use of science-based, consistent and transparent lifecycle analysis methods will be crucially important in implementing the
(Agri-Pulse Newsmakers) New figures from the Congressional Budget Office added new layers to the farm bill discussion this week Senate Ag
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol) With its D.C. fly-in happening at the end of March, the American Coalition
by Josh Fisher (Fleet Owner) The resolution, backed by 34 Senate Republicans, challenges the Environmental Protection Agency’s more stringent regulations
(Renewable Fuels Association) Implementing a national clean fuel program that incorporates a market-based, technology-neutral approach will be critical to decarbonizing the
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) E30 could be the future of ethanol. The blend has so much going for
by Jeffrey Tomich (E&E News/EnergyWire) ... Less clear, however, is whether (Gov. J.B) Pritzker and Illinois’ Democratic-led General Assembly are willing to
by Liz Hampton (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving too slowly to allow states to permit and oversee
by Maria Gerveni, Scott Irwin, Todd Hubbs (University of Illinois and U.S. Department of Agriculture/FarmDocDaily) Biomass-based diesel has long played an
by Bruce Comer, Frank Kim, and Zak Putlak (Ocean Park/Biofuels Digest) The market for buying and selling biofuels plants followed a
by Ann Meyer (CSP Daily) NACS among that that see cost of EV chargers as obstacle to Biden administration’s goals
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today applauded a bipartisan group of 31 U.S. Senators and House Representatives for urging the
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The Biden administration is attempting to limit biodiesel blends in heating oil and diesel fuel
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, isn't holding out much
(Politico) Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler is reportedly considering scaling back the historic 'climate risk disclosure' rule, which
(Greasezilla) Propelled by increasing sales and favorable market conditions, Downey Ridge Environmental Company is already on track for a record
by Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg/Washington Post) ... There is no ethanol in raw gasoline, known as blendstock; oxygen additives are
(American Coalition for Ethanol) Join the 60+ advocates providing their feedback to EPA on its RFS proposal via ACE's Action
by John Kirkwood and Jason Deppen and Virginia Speck (FaegreDrinker/Biofuels Digest) ... On November 30, 2022 the Internal Revenue Service
by Dawson Schmitt (The Heartland Report) ... Ukraine, a major producer of corn and wheat, could not ship grain from its
by Jimmy Troderman and Estella Shi (U.S. Energy Information Administration) U.S. production capacity for renewable diesel could more than double from current
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ... During a recent public hearing, environmentalists expressed concern the new program would lead to
by Noah Wicks (Agri-Pulse) Federal agencies appear to be divided over which carbon intensity model should be used for an
by Abby Brown, Haley Erickson, and Emily White (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) This report provides information on ethanol fueling infrastructure and
by Andrew Black (Liquid Energy Pipeline Association/Agri-Pulse) Based on the current comprehensive regulatory framework in place and proven track record of
by Lydia Johnson (Agri-Pulse) Speaking on this week’s Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon said biofuels, trade, crop insurance and research are
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico Pro) A spokesperson for EPA said it will review the decision. -- A federal appeals court Friday granted
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With 270 days now passed since a group of Midwest governors asked EPA to take
by David Hallberg, President (Dakota Ag Energy/Biofuels Digest) ... Which brings us back to my thesis—as the pendulum swings back
(Inside EPA) The White House has begun reviewing EPA’s draft proposed multi-pollutant emissions standards for passenger vehicles and some larger
(National Business Aviation Association) A coalition of seven aviation stakeholder organizations has formally submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
(Roll Call) Aviation accounts for 10 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions — a figure expected to triple by 2050
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) The RFS Power Coalition has been pursuing inclusion of biomass-based power in the federal Renewable
by Steve Whaley (Propane Education and Research Council/ACT News) For decades, fleet owners have relied on propane autogas as a powerful,
(Inside EPA) EPA officials are emphasizing that their upcoming multi-pollutant standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles starting in model year
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Jan. 19 released data showing that 10 new small refinery exemption
by David Ioconangelo (E&E News/Politico Pro) A new report says that clean hydrogen isn't safe if used in gas pipelines.
(Environmental Protection Agency) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is seeking public comment on its proposal to address
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... (T)he Renewable Fuels Association remains focused on solidifying year-round access to
(Inside EPA) A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is poised to hear
by Chris Knight (Argus Media) Shell, Phillips 66 and Chevron are among the oil companies seeking at least a one-year delay,
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Jan. 12 approved a fuel pathway filed by LanzaJet Inc. under
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Eighteen Clean Fuels speakers testify at public hearing on the proposed RFS volume -- Today, Clean
(U.S. Department of Transportation) Landmark Blueprint Will Advance the President’s Clean Transportation Agenda, Slashing Consumer Costs, Improving Public Health, and
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) ... Executive director Brian Werner says the Minnesota Biofuels Association was among several state renewable
(Renewable Fuels Association) Proposed volume obligations for 2023-2025 bolster the Renewable Fuel Standard and provide growth opportunities for the ethanol
(E&E News Energy Wire) Excerpt from E&E News Energy Wire: Many of the world’s largest energy companies and a Bill Gates-led group
(Renewable Fuels Association) A new survey of registered voters shows robust support for ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard, while also
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on ABLC Connect we looked at the policies, projects, players, raw materials and
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) New Standards Demonstrate President Biden’s Leadership to Reduce Air Pollution that Threatens Communities -- Today, the U.S.
(Bergeson & Campbell) ... At a political level, the Republicans’ narrow control of the U.S. House of Representatives will almost certainly
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Where does forestry fit into the RFS and with the biofuels industry, asks Lee Enterprises
by Currey McCullough (RFD TV) ... President and CEO, Geoff Cooper says out the gate he is not expecting much activity
(Biodiesel Magazine) ... Recordkeeping challenges in renewable diesel aren’t new, but the struggle to balance the desire to incentivize production
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 4 published its 2022 Fall
by John McCracken (Grist) The agency wants more ethanol, biogas, and wood pellet power in the nation's fuel mix. But is that
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) ... The year began with a virtual debate hosted by Mobility Impact Partners, where DTF
Join representatives from the departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as
by Corey Rosenbusch (The Fertilizer Institute (TFI)/Agri-Pulse) ... In fact, over half of all food grown around the world today,
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) 2023 will shape up as a major year in the permitting and development of carbon
(Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Register) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the public comment period for the draft document titled,
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy) ... By any measure, 2022 was a banner year for biofuel advocates in Washington, D.C.
(Inside EPA) Biofuels groups, refiners and others are ramping up their competing advocacy over EPA’s upcoming proposal that will likely
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) These slides were presented by Digest editor Jim Lane for the December 22 episode of
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association’s annual review of vehicle owner’s manuals and warranty statements indicates that E15 is explicitly
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today applauded Missouri Gov. Mike Parson for notifying the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that he is
by David Iaconangelo (Politico Pro) The Treasury Department is expected to release a framework that could determine whether renewable hydrogen
(BioCycle Magazine) On December 1, the U.S. EPA released a proposed rulemaking under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, which
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Dec. 20 released a final analysis on the price of renewable
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Beginning in Model Year 2027, EPA’s Clean Trucks Plan will safeguard clean air for millions in
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on Dec. 15, reporting that
(U.S. Internal Revenue Service) The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued a notice regarding the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Ethanol Group Asks EPA's Regan to Hold Hearing on Multi-Year RFS in Midwest -- With
(Bergeson & Campbell) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on December 14, 2022, that it is seeking public comment on potential updates and
by Jordan Wolman (Politico) ... At Alterra Energy, trucks drop off shredded plastic from recycling centers across the Midwest. That
(Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/Federal Register) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a virtual public hearing to be held on January
by Mike Sticklen and Doug Rivers (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) The US ethanol industry is faced with flat volume (Fig. 1)
(RBF Renewable Biofuels/EIN Newswires) Biodiesel producers depend on new markets and will push for more marine use. -- RBF Renewable
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Jon Doggett is retiring as CEO of National Corn Growers Association at the end of the year after more
by David R. Rubenstein (California Ethanol + Power/Biofuels Digest) ... The proposed rule also includes a system allowing electric vehicle manufacturers
by David Blackmon (Forbes) J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon probably summed up this week’s energy-related events best when he noted that
by Gosia Wozniacka (The Oregonian/OregonLive) Portland will phase out the sale of petroleum diesel by 2030, in its first major step
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Over 250 organizations and companies signed a letter to Congressional leaders this week calling for quick passage of S.
By Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The White House Office of Management and Budget is now officially reviewing the request from nine Midwest
(National Business Aviation Association) NBAA recently joined with a coalition of dozens of aviation stakeholders in submitting comments to the IRS
by P.J. Huffstutter (Reuters) Global grain merchant Archer Daniels Midland Co sees the commercialization of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) efforts
(BioCycle Magazine) On December 1, the U.S. EPA released a proposed rulemaking under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, which includes
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) A new clean fuel production tax credit created by the Inflation Reduction Act could pave
(Renewable Fuels Association) As federal agencies continue to work on implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Renewable Fuels Association on
(Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/Federal Register) In this action, EPA determines that renewable diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, naphtha, and liquefied petroleum
by Jim Wiesemeyer (AgWeb) Renewable diesel capacity topped 2 billion gallons per year as of August, according to the latest data
(Inside EPA) EPA is finalizing approval of canola oil for several additional types of fuel under the renewable fuel standard
by Jeremy Beaman (Washington Examiner) Congressional lawmakers are drawing up legislation to cut down the near-record compliance costs associated with the Renewable Fuel Standard,
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, EPA issued a multi-part proposal that will build on the strong foundation for the Renewable Fuel
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) On December 1, 2022, EPA announces a proposed rule to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico Pro) EPA is poised to propose increases in renewable fuel blending requirements under an upcoming proposal setting
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Opponents of three carbon capture pipelines proposed in Iowa and surrounding states want federal regulators
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) U.S. senators from Nebraska and Minnesota introduced legislation on Tuesday that would expand nationwide sales of E15,
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA has approved a fuel pathway that allows Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to generate D6
(Inside EPA) EPA’s revised timeline for complying with renewable fuel standard (RFS) biofuel blending mandates is “dystopian,” according to refiners
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Since 2006, the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) has sought to enhance energy security
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) As a proud graduate of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), I
(Inside EPA) A coalition of small refiners is sketching out its legal arguments against EPA’s blanket policy of denying all
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a letter sent yesterday to U.S. Senate and House leadership, a broad coalition of energy and agriculture
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine's editor previews the feature articles in the publication's December edition while
by Erin Voegele (EthanolProducer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Nov. 17 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that four
(Inside EPA) EPA is poised to finalize its approval of canola oil as a feedstock for the manufacture of “advanced”
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) An Ames company that wants to build a $4.5 billion carbon capture pipeline across Iowa has filed
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Shoring up its provisions on biointermediates, the EPA is catching up with new and
(Renewable Fuels Association) A report released today (November 16, 2022) by the U.S. Energy Information Administration demonstrates clearly that higher blends
by Matt Roberts (Terrain) Many worry that electrified vehicles, fuel economy standards, and improving battery technology will make the internal
(FERN's Ag Insider/Successful Farming) The EPA should increase the advanced biofuels share of the fuel market by 1 billion gallons
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Nov. 9 delivered its proposed rule to set Renewable Fuel Standard
by Erin Jordan (The Gazette) University of Iowa panel hits on safety, siting and impact of proposed pipeline projects -- The