Techno-Economic, Feasibility, and Life Cycle Analysis of Renewable Propane
by Robert M. Baldwin, Mark R. Nimlos, and Yimin Zhang (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) The Propane Education and Research Council
by Robert M. Baldwin, Mark R. Nimlos, and Yimin Zhang (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) The Propane Education and Research Council
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) “You can do good and do well,” concluded Jim Lane, editor and publisher of the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Novozymes – from the last syllable you can guess at their dominance in the world
by Derek Vardon & Bruno Miller (Alder Fuels/Biofuels Digest) Today, we are providing a high-level technical analysis of what we are
(Diesel Technology Forum) The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement in recognition of the 50th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) With carbon capture and sequestration taking ethanol towards net-zero, a rising CCS developer is
(Gas Liquids Engineering/PR Newswire) Gas Liquids Engineering Ltd. (GLE) is pleased to announce the commencement of detailed engineering on a major
(The Topsoe Team/Biofuels Digest) Some would say the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 is a mega-scale challenge requiring
(National Renewable Energy Laboratory/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Made from nonpetroleum sources like waste and biomass, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has the potential
(Air Greenland) With a historic agreement on aviation fuel made from bio-waste, Air Greenland is taking a major step in
(Universal Hydrogen/Business Wire) Universal Hydrogen Announces Collaboration in Japan to Study Green Hydrogen Supply and Logistics Solutions for Japanese Airlines;
(Missouri Soybean Association) BCM is providing a sustainable, cost savings opportunity to local fleets to fuel up with biodiesel -- To
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today that it has entered into a joint development agreement with Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy
(JetBlue) New Purchase Agreement Demonstrates Supply Chain Investment in SAF by Shell Aviation, and Growing Demand for SAF -- JetBlue (Nasdaq:
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) To date, most carbon programs available to farmers have required a change in practice, which left
by Jason Jenkins (DTN Progressive Farmer) Golden fields of winter canola may become a more familiar sight across the southern United
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green Plains is rapidly transforming into the biorefinery platform of the future, harnessing a potential
by Esmarie Iannucci (Mining Weekly) The Japanese government, through its Green Innovation Fund, has committed A$2.35-billion to establish the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project, in
(EnviTec Biogas/AltFuels) Ohra Energie GmbH has placed a new order for which Lower Saxony-based biogas all-rounder EnviTec Biogas AG will implement
(Biofuels International/Clariant) Carlos Rodríguez Gaya, head of product management and technical service, purification EMEA, outlines the year ahead for the
(ePURE) The latest update of ePURE's Overview of biofuels policies and markets across the EU is now online and free to
by Allison Bergquist (Stillwater Associates) A quick Google image search of “state LCFS policy maps” results in numerous versions of
(Eni) From today, HVOlution, the biofuel produced at Venice and Gela Eni’s bio-refineries, will be used by 150 vehicles from
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OPAL Fuels is a fully integrated, nationwide leader in the production and distribution of low-carbon
(Targray/PR Newswire) Targray’s latest biodiesel supply points address the growing demand for renewable fuels in Oregon and neighboring states. -- Targray,
(Turner Mason and Company/U.S. Grains Council) There is only one grade of gasoline in Nigeria, a 91 RON regular. The
(CapCO2 Solutions)Ethanol plants currently vent billions of tons of biogenic CO2 into the atmosphere each year -- Ethanol plants each emit
(Go Global Group (Google Translation)) SMART Path - New distribution of European Funds for the Modern Economy (FENG) -- Receive
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Swedish hydrogen fuel cell technology and hydrogen-electric solutions developer PowerCell Sweden AB (PowerCell) has announced that
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In California, members of the Ben Harvey High-Performance Fuels fan club will applaud the appearance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Current plastics waste management and recycling approaches are limited. Recycled plastics often lower quality and value;
(Uniper/AltFuels) Liqvis GmbH and revis bioenergy GmbH have concluded an agreement, through which revis will supply Liqvis with bio-LNG from mid-2023,
(Biofuels International) Olivier Mace, owner of Broadmanor Consulting, looks into his crystal ball to analyse the state of the biofuels
(Aspen Daily News) Signature Aviation — one of seven respondents to Pitkin County’s request for proposals to be the next fixed-base
by Donna Harris (OPIS) All Pilot Co. Travel Centers in California will sell renewable diesel or biodiesel by 2024, John
by Dimitar Alimaskoski (BIO.News) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held the 99th Agricultural Outlook Forum last week, where many speakers highlighted the potential
by Joseph E. Harmon (Argonne National Laboratory) Scientists create computational model for identifying low-cost catalysts that convert biomass into fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Vanguard Renewables is a national leader in the development of organics-to-renewable energy projects. The company’s
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is making $250 million available to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution
(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
(Chevron Renewable Energy Group/Transport Topics) With the transportation sector being the largest source of GHG emissions in the U.S.1, the increasing
by Rabbi Mordechai Stareshefsky (Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel producers who are using plant-based feedstock, or those who are willing to
(Axens) Committed to offer mature and reliable Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technologies, Axens is pleased to announce the launch of
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today that they have finalized a Hydrogen Development Services Agreement with Zero6 Energy (formerly
(Blue Communications/Biobased Diesel Daily) Technology company ZeroNorth announced Feb. 21 that it has acquired BTS Pte Ltd., a software platform for
(Johnson Matthey) Johnson Matthey and BP announced Feb. 20 that their codeveloped, award-winning Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS™ technology has been selected
by Christine Riedl (Biobased Diesel Daily/BDI-BioEnergy International) In the most relevant market newsletters, feedstocks like used cooking oil (UCO) or
by Brandon Mulder (S&P Global) A California project claiming to be capable of producing "greener-than-green" hydrogen cheaper than conventional gray hydrogen
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Leading B2B travel platform American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has reached an agreement
(ZeroAvia) Zero-emission innovator, a global energy company, and Netherlands’ second city airport target green flights and decarbonising airport operations using
(Global Aerospace) Global Aerospace, a leading provider of aerospace insurance, today announced a collaboration with 4AIR. 4AIR delivers sustainability programs dedicated
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The USDA Western Regional Research Center has ~350 people, ~45 in bioproducts & biofuels. It’s
(RSB) Airports play a crucial role in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) economy since they are the intersection node of several
by Kristof Reiter (Biobased Diesel Daily) The U.S. government’s aggressive SAF goals will present challenges to tracking and verifying feedstock sustainability,
by Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg Green) The credits are sold to companies seeking to reduce emissions. -- Capturing carbon on the farm
by Michael Bates (NGT News) DTE Vantage has partnered with U.S. Gain and Matsche Farms, which manages approximately 10,000 cows and
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and renewable energy, today announced Panda
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service offers loan guarantees, grants, and technical assistance support of the bioeconomy
(DSV) To reduce its carbon emissions, DSV will replace fossil jet fuel with SAF for all 2023 business travel. The initiative
(Technip Energies) Technip Energies (PARIS: TE) has been awarded a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract by Arcadia eFuels for the
(National Renewable Energy Laboratory/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The pathway that leads us away from unsustainable fossil fuel consumption is not straight and
(Christianson PLLP/Biomass Magazine) Christianson PLLP is proud to announce that the U.S. EPA has approved their Quality Assurance Program (QAP) protocol
(The Alliance for Sustainable Schools /PR Newswire) The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS) is pleased to announce that The Harbour School
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) Investment vehicle supports start-ups focused on the reduction of carbon emissions in aviation through sustainable aviation fuel research,
by Steve Weiss (Grey Heron/Biofuels Digest) In the bioeconomy, you need to compete for attention – of investors, customers, analysts, press,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week we have a special addition to our ROBIN streaming experience and our library of
by Greg Potter and Glenn Farris (Lipiferm Scientific andFarris Advisory Services/Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) On September 12, 2022, President Joe Biden
by Rachel Ingram (Forbes) When private aviation company Victor launched its 200% carbon offset program in 2019, it promised to be
by Kamila Duncan (Pearson Fuels/Rural Radio Network) Pearson Fuels, the country’s largest E85 distributor, has opened its 300th retail E85 site.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week we looked at the world of Cellulosic and Multi-Technology Biorefineries — markets,
(Neste) Neste has established an Innovation Center in Singapore to strengthen its innovation and R&D capabilities globally. Asia has become an
by Veronique Gibon, Wim De Greyt, Jan De Kock, Mark Kellens (Biobased Diesel Daily/Desmet Ballestra) Hydrotreated vegetable oil can reduce
(Neste) • Boeing will purchase 5.6 million gallons (21.2 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support their
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) · Regional Projects: Accelerating SAF Project and Supply Chain Development through Rural Business Development Grants and Bioeconomy
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) SAF R&D at Sandia National Laboratories (Presentation PDF) Webinar Recording Anthe George (Sandia National Laboratories) Ryan Davis (Sandia
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazinie) Carbon America is implementing carbon capture and sequestration at three commonly owned ethanol plants
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
(Yield10/Ag NewsWire) Yield10 Bioscience, Inc., an agricultural bioscience company, today announced its 2023 enrollment program for contract production of Camelina. Yield10
(Neste) Neste enables its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by offering renewable and circular solutions to replace fossil
(Gasum) Gasum’s next new biogas plant in Götene, Sweden, received final construction permits at the end of January. For Gasum the
(Neste) Neste and Scania are piloting a digital solution that enables easy follow-up and verification of each truck's usage of renewable
(WELTEC BIOPOWER) Biological service for WELTEC biogas plants comes from Vechta, Germany -- WELTEC BIOPOWER has extended the successful cooperation
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Amp Americas says it has begun construction on a dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) project in
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 Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) S&B is an integrated EPC company that provides proven expertise to solve your greatest engineering
by Craig Bettenhausen (Chemical & Engineering News) After decades of false starts, cellulosic ethanol may arrive just as the chemical
(Aker Carbon Capture/PR Newswire) Aker Carbon Capture will deliver a pre-engineering study to the energy company St1 for the development of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) All the developed and even now developing nations are working hard on Net Zero ambitions
by Kelly Davis (Renewable Fuels Association) ... But with the right policy and market conditions, ethanol can become a net-zero emissions
(Lenovo) First-of-its-kind sustainable aviation fuel service offered to customers for a lower-carbon emissions option to transport IT equipment via air
by Doug Kennedy (News Channel Nebraska) Bill would require more sale of the ethanol blend in Nebraska, and offer grant
(World Biogas Association) Over 50 biogas and biomethane trade associations and companies from around the world have written to the World Resources
(European Waste-Based & Advanced Biofuels Association (EWBABA)/EurActiv) EWABA is very excited to welcome the newly established Union Database for Biofuels (“UDB”)
(Greasezilla) Propelled by increasing sales and favorable market conditions, Downey Ridge Environmental Company is already on track for a record
(Kemin Industries/PR Newswire) New product in company's biofuels portfolio helps mitigate production loss due to heat stress in yeast fermentation
(American Coalition for Ethanol) Join the 60+ advocates providing their feedback to EPA on its RFS proposal via ACE's Action
by Katy Christiansen (Argonne National Laboratory) ... However, producing these fuels is a tricky biological process. Some important aviation fuel molecules
(United Nations) Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance. Sustain. ( I.D.E.A.S.) -- Bringing Everyone Forward for Sustainable and Equitable Development --- This year, the International
by Shinya Matsumoto (Asash Shimbun) Japan is in negotiations with Singapore and the United States to outline a framework for jointly
(Interion/Newsfile Corp) Interion, an authorised dealer for oil majors, is the first to supply Renewable Diesel, also known as Hydrotreated Vegetable
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and Air Liquide announce their decision to create an equally owned joint venture to develop a network of
by John Kirkwood and Jason Deppen and Virginia Speck (FaegreDrinker/Biofuels Digest) ... On November 30, 2022 the Internal Revenue Service
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A seismic shift in the economy of this size needs a community to foster project
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The American Coalition for Ethanol has created this online tool to help ethanol producers and corn producers
(Masdar News) • Memorandum of Understanding signed with four Dutch companies – Port of Amsterdam, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam, and Zenith Energy
(Cardinal Ethanol/Business Wire) -Cardinal Ethanol, LLC (Cardinal) and Vault 44.01 Ltd. (Vault) announced today that, through their affiliate companies, they have
(Wärtsilä) The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its biogas liquefaction technology for an important new project in Mönsterås, Sweden. The system has been
(ENG/Accesswire) ENG (NASDAQ:ENG),a leading provider of innovative project delivery solutions for the energy industry, today announced it has received an
(British Airways) Group business travel specialists, Travel Places, is launching a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fund, providing a unique opportunity
(Argus) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus today launched the world’s first independently assessed price for ship fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium is led by DOE as a collaborative effort among researchers from
(Federal Transit Association) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the 5339(c) Low or No Emission Grant Program
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Sofinnova venture capital mission is to tap the tools and feedstocks of the natural
(Enagás) First milestone set by the Government's +SE Plan -- Enagás GTS launches the platform for the new system of guarantees
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) New sustainability standards no longer focus solely on bio-based carbon content. The focus has shifted
(Velocys) Developing the plans for innovative sustainable fuel production facilities in the UK and the US -- Velocys plc (VLS.L), the
(Clean Energy Fuels/Business Wire) Production of RNG begins at Del Rio Dairy, Clean Energy’s First Investment in the Negative Carbon
(Alfa Laval) Biofuels are a current and accessible fuel option that can help marine customers decarbonize. Yet while biofuels reduce CO2
(Konrad Adenauer Stiftung) The newest edition of the Brazil-Europe relations series is dedicated to the theme of areas of cooperation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Wyoming, Raven SR and hydrogen aviation developer H3 Dynamics have inked an MOU to collaborate
(Hydro Review) Hydrogen Charbone Corporation announced it has signed the contract of purchase and sale with Northwoods Hydropower Inc. to acquire
by Mackenzie Boubin (U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Working continuously to expand global markets for ethanol, the U.S. Grains Council
(Evonik/Biobased Diesel Daily) Evonik Corp. is pooling its expertise and integrating the alcoholates business into its catalysts business line. The existing
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Kinder Morgan Inc. executives provided an overview and update on the energy-infrastructure company’s renewable fuel
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A new biodiesel project is being developed in Southeast Washington state. The Port of Whitman
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Decarbonization continues to be a major goal Transferring those targets from paper to reality that’s what
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) RNG and it’s companion product biogas have taken the project and sustainable power sectors by
by Ted Niblock (Nexus PMG/Biomass Magazine) ... It takes very little time to learn the key elements of a successfully developed
(Renewable Energy Group) Biodiesel has positive effects on engines – so much so that every Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the U.S.
by Steve Whaley (Propane Education and Research Council/ACT News) For decades, fleet owners have relied on propane autogas as a powerful,
(Cepsa) ο Both companies will promote using biogas and other renewably-sourced fuels in buses, delivery vehicles, waste collection trucks, and
by Katie Carnahan and Michelle Goff (Idaho National Laboratory/Biofuels Digest) ... The upgraded Biomass Feedstock National User Facility (BFNUF) at
by Jim Spaeth (U.S. Department of Energy) The Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) recently performed major upgrades to the content, appearance, and
(Canadian Biomass Magazine/Verdane) Even if the world succeeds in dramatically cutting its collective CO2 emissions, there is an urgent need to
(ICF) We analyzed the clean power, hydrogen, and long duration storage markets for this first-of-its-kind project. ... The Advanced Clean Energy Storage
(Rio Tinto) Rio Tinto is progressing plans to swap conventional diesel for renewable fuel in haul trucks at its U.S. operations
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Momentum envisions a world where clean energy, water, and transportation are abundant, affordable, and available
(AES/PR Newswire) Project Capable of Producing over 200 Metric Tons Per Day of Green Hydrogen, Powered by Approximately 1.4 Gigawatts
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The US generates ~10 million tons municipal wastewater sludges/year Disposal to land or landfills is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy is rocking as the week begins with news from the US and Europe and
(Equinor/bnamericas) This is a machine translation of the press release originally published in Portuguese. A partnership between Equinor and the
by Mike Sticklen (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... Currently there are numerous new investments being made in bio-based industries including renewable
(KION Group) Intralogistics group begins production of hydrogen propulsion systems KION Group plans to invest more than €11 million
by Monte Markley (SCS Engineers/Carbon Capture Magazine) SCS Engineers is engaged in providing Class VI underground injection control (UIC) permitting,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2021 sales of $31
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Liberation Labs comes out of stealth with a $20M funding round and a precision fermentation platform
by Patrick Miller (UND Today/EERC Solutions) Nearly 15 years ago, before he became CEO of UND’s Energy & Environmental Research Center, Charlie Gorecki worked on
by Lucie Maluck (mtu Solutions/Rolls-Royce) Sustainable fuels and innovative technologies enable CO2-neutral or CO2-free propulsion concepts for ships. -- ... The
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Life Cycle Associates is an independent business and environmental consulting firm specializing in life cycle
(Bioenergy International) ... In parallel, Uniper will conduct technical studies that should enable Uniper to import around 2.6 million tonnes of