by James Hoorman (Hoorman Soil Health Services/Ohio Country Journal) Cover crops protect the soil, build organic matter, and promote healthy
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Back TO HOMEFor Cleaner Air Now, Illinois Should Use More Biodiesel
by Pete Probst (Chicago Sun Times) I am writing in response to the recent article “Docs to Pritzker: Truck diesel pollution
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
International Study Develops Ground-Breaking Method of Making Biodiesel from Dirty Old Cooking Oil
(University of Plymouth) A scientist from the University of Plymouth has played a key role in new research which has
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Purdue University Study Shows Soybean Oil for Biofuels Has Limited Impact on Overall Food Prices
(Soy Hopper/United Soybean Board) While greater biofuel demand contributes to rising price of soy oil-based foods, increased availability of soy
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuel Processor Closes Loop With Composting
by Nora Goldstein (BioCycle Magazine) Acquisition of a composting facility to handle solids from used oil processing has led to
December 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Final EPA Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles to Slash Dangerous Pollution and Take Key Step Toward Accelerating Zero-Emissions Future
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Beginning in Model Year 2027, EPA’s Clean Trucks Plan will safeguard clean air for millions in
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
UL Safety Standard for Liquid-Fuel Burners Amended to Include Biodiesel Blends up to B100
(National Oilheat Research Alliance/Biobased Diesel Daily) An update to the standard UL 296 was recently published by Underwriters Laboratories, which expands
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Chicago-Area School Buses Transport Children on 100% Clean-Burning Biodiesel
(Optimus Technologies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cook-Illinois Corp., which operates one of the largest family-owned and operated school-bus fleets, has transitioned a portion
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Argent Energy to Construct Glycerin Refinery at Port of Amsterdam Biodiesel Plant
(Argent Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) Argent Energy, a leading European manufacturer of biodiesel in the U.K. and the Netherlands, has begun groundworks
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Countervailing Duties on Biodiesel Originating in Indonesia Confirmed – A Big Win for the EBB
(European Biodiesel Board) The EBB welcomes the European General Court decision to dismiss the actions for annulment initiated by three
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels a Growing Part of Ohio Agriculture
by Patrick Cooley (The Columbus Dispatch) Paul Herringshaw watched the price of corn improve dramatically when the POET Bioprocessing facility opened
December 19, 2022 Read Full Article
China Takes 52,5 Million Tons of Brazilian Soy in Eleven Months of 2022
(MercoPress) In the eleven months of 2022, China imported 52.464 million tons of soybeans from Brazil, according to data from the
December 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Texas-Based RBF Supplies Biodiesel to Marine Vessel Pushing Feedstock Barges
(RBF Renewable Biofuels/EIN Newswires) Biodiesel producers depend on new markets and will push for more marine use. -- RBF Renewable
December 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Helping an Oilseed Take off as a Sustainable Fuel Source
by Matt Davenport (MSU Today) MSU earns $2M DOE grant to improve the oilseed yield of Camelina sativa, a common
December 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon-Neutral Production Sites: Vehicles Fueled with Sustainable Fuels at the Factory
(Audi) New Audi vehicles are delivered with environmentally friendly R33 Blue Diesel or R33 Blue Gasoline; R33 fuels reduce CO2
December 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Could You Fuel Your Delivery Trucks on Ramen Fat?
by Sarah Neish (The Drinks Business) Japanese companies are using biodiesel fuel made from discarded lard from cooking ramen noodles
December 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Portland Is First in Nation to Phase out Petroleum Diesel, Replace with Biofuels
by Gosia Wozniacka (The Oregonian/OregonLive) Portland will phase out the sale of petroleum diesel by 2030, in its first major step
December 09, 2022 Read Full Article
City of Moline, Illinois Named 2022 Clean Fuels Champion by Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT)
(Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation) The city, fleet and facilities manager Sarah Mark recognized for operating low-emission vehicles. -- The City
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
EA Explores Production of Biofuel for Aircraft
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post/Aviation Pros) Energy Absolute is conducting research to convert palm oil-based biodiesel into biofuel for aircraft
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Is the Biofuel Industry Approaching a Feedstock Crunch?
(International Energy Agency) This report forms a component of Chapter 4 of Renewables 2022 and addresses a key question in renewable
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Opinion: Unleaded 88, E85 Help Lower Your Cost at Pump. Congress Can Help Ethanol Do More.
by Tadd Nicholson (Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association./Columbus Dispatch) ... Fortunately for Ohio drivers, an increasing number of retailers across
December 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Seaboard Energy Opens Renewable Fuels Terminal in California
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Seaboard Energy has begun operations at its new renewable fuels distribution terminal in Madera, California,
December 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Canary Biofuels Acquires Biodiesel Assets in California, Starts Producing in Alberta
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based Canary Biofuels has acquired the assets of Community Fuels, including its 10-million-gallon-per-year
December 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Files Comments on New SAF, Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Tax Incentives
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels urges Treasury to use up-to-date, science-based model for carbon scoring -- On Friday (December 2,
December 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Challenging Times for Biofuel Firms in South America
(Biofuels International) Slowing growth forecasts for South American economies look set to present a sustained challenge to biofuel investors and
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
California’s LCFS: Just How Much Stronger Will the New Targets Be?
by Jordan Godwin (OPIS) Prices for credits under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) have been a sad story in 2022. They
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Extreme Biodiesel Buys World Wide Sun as It Expands Its Renewable Energy Business
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Nevada, Fernhill Corp has sold all assets and intellectual property in its wholly owned Solar and
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2023, 2024, and 2025 Public Comments Due February 10, 2023
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) On December 1, 2022, EPA announces a proposed rule to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
On the Go: An On-Road Transportation Podcast with Clean Cities
(U.S. Department of Energy) On the Go is a podcast on alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and emerging transportation technologies that
November 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Germany Exports Less Rapeseed Oil as Domestic Demand from Biodiesel Processors Grows
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) Shipments of German rapeseed oil declined in the 2021-’22 marketing
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
The Race for World-Changing Technology
(Mazda Stories) Powered by biodiesel, the Mazda2 Bio concept is essentially a “laboratory on wheels,” exploring alternative energy sources to oil as
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Brazil's Bolsonaro Vetoes Biodiesel Decision
by Roberto Samora, Rafaella Barros and Carolina Pulice (Noticias/Reuters) Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday vetoed a National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) decision that
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
ICE and the Future: Low Carbon Renewable Fuels and… Hydrogen?
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) Internal combustion. This sophisticated process is the very foundation of mobility and the industrial age
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Illinois Corn, Soybean Farmers Fuel State High School Football Championships
(Illinois Corn/Biobased Diesel Daily) Illinois corn and soybean farmers are fueling the Illinois High School Association football championships this fall—literally. This week,
November 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Establish New Guidelines for the Supply of Biofuels
(InfoCampo (Google Translation)) The Ministry of Energy established the procedures that must be carried out by both manufacturers and blenders
November 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Shell and Flix Enter Alternative Fuel Agreement
by Chris Peat (Bus and Coach Buyer) Shell and Flix (the company behind FlixBus) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and entered a long-term strategic partnership for
November 25, 2022 Read Full Article
OOMCO Signs Agreement for Supply of Green Biofuel Blends
(Times of Oman) Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO), the leading marketer and distributor of multi-sector fuel and lubricant products, and Oman
November 24, 2022 Read Full Article
What Future Fuel Will You Burn?
by Willie Vogt (Farm Progress/American Agriculturist) ... During that visit, the ag journalists got a look at experimentation being done on
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
NORA’s Net-Zero Home Shows Negative Carbon Emissions with 100% Biodiesel, Solar Panels
(National Oilheat Research Alliance/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... The use of biodiesel has been identified as an effective and reliable substitute to
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Furetank Pilots Waste-Based Renewable Fuel for Equinor
(Furetank) The dual-fuel tanker Fure Valö has performed the first voyage on a new Equinor fuel blend containing used cooking oil.
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Challenging Times for Biofuel Firms in South America
(Biofuels International) Slowing growth forecasts for South American economies look set to present a sustained challenge to biofuel investors and
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Energy Company Planning Biodiesel Plant at Ueland Tree Farm Able to Power 200,000 Homes – US
(Biofuels Central) One of the nation’s largest independent energy companies is partnering with a landowner west of Lake Kitsap to propose
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
ABFC Releases Annual ‘Biofuels in Canada’ 2022 Report: Biofuels Continue to Lead Emissions Reductions in Transportation
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/Biocarburants avancés Canada) New report assesses Clean Fuel Regulations impact, fuel and carbon tax penalties on biofuels, and abatement
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Iowa Trucking Company Making An Impact Using Biodiesel
(Renewable Energy Group) Allen Bergman is always innovating. As President of Contract Transport in Des Moines, Iowa, he has refined
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Experts Call for Greenhouse Gas-based Fuel Duty to Deliver Emissions Gains in ‘Hard-to-Electrify’ Heavy Vehicles
(Zemo Partnership) New analysis by Zemo Partnership shows how a greenhouse gas-based fuel duty structure could encourage uptake of low carbon
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Shedding Light on Biointermediates
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Shoring up its provisions on biointermediates, the EPA is catching up with new and
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Malaysia Advances in the Race for SAF: Vandelay Ventures Readies 75 Million Gallon Project Using Sulzer Tech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Earlier this week, we reported that Vandelay Ventures has embarked on development of a 250,000 tonne
November 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Argus Media Whitepaper: Marine Biodiesel Demand Set to Grow Next Year
(Manifold Times) Argus Media on Wednesday (9 November) released a whitepaper on marine biodiesel where its marine fuels team explain how
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Scenario for 2023 Brazilian Biodiesel Mandate Remains Unclear
by Nicolle Monteiro de Castro (S&P Global) Biodiesel mandate to be at 14% starting in January; Producers and distributors still unaware
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Trade Group Seeks 7-Billion Gallon Advanced Biofuel Mandate
(FERN's Ag Insider/Successful Farming) The EPA should increase the advanced biofuels share of the fuel market by 1 billion gallons
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Atlantic Biofuels Moves forward with Proposed Biodiesel Facility in the Canary Islands
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Spain, Telde Actualidad reports Atlantic Biofuels will open a biodiesel facility in the El Goro Business
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- California Air Resources Board
"Without biofuels, California tailpipe fossil CO2 would be 15 MMT higher in 2020." California Air Resources Board in its annual
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
California Greenhouse Gas Emissions for 2000 to 2020 Trends of Emissions and Other Indicators
(California Air Resources Board) The annual statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventory is one tool to track progress of California’s
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Fuels in Internal Combustion Engines Deliver Major Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(Diesel Technology Forum) 15 Million Metric Tons of GHG reduction in California, Opportunities in Northeast -- Use of low-carbon renewable diesel
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
After Palm Oil, Activists Aim at Banning Soy Oil for Use in Biofuels
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The European biofuels industry has hit back at NGO allegations that the use of soy oil
November 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Why Is Used Cooking Grease Stolen from Restaurants?
by Jamie Ostroff (Nexstar Media Wire/WGN) Why are criminals stealing used cooking oil from restaurants across central Ohio and elsewhere? Sumit Majumdar,
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Government Accepts Recommendations on Import Measures for Biodiesel and Wire Rod
(UK Government Trade Remedies Authority) Recommendations on anti-dumping and countervailing measures on imports of Biodiesel and on anti-dumping measures on
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Sustainability Workshop a Great Success
(Clean Fuels Foundati0n) The Environmental Science Program hosted the Clean Fuels Sustainability Workshop Nov. 1-2 in St. Louis. It focused
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
The Biofuel Boom Needs Greater Oversight
by Felicity Bradstock (Oilprice.com) - Biofuel has incredible potential to reduce the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. - Biofuels offer
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
OXE Marine Implements Biodiesel in All Testing, Reducing Net CO2 Emissions by up to 94% Compared to Gasoline Alternatives
(OXE Marine) Following OXE Marine AB (publ)’s recently published sea trials where the company’s 300 hp diesel outboard OXE300 was tested
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Evo Morales Wants to Implement Biodiesel in Bolivia with Argentine Knowledge
(Clarin Rural (Google Translation)) "We are interested in sharing with businessmen, with authorities from Santa Fe and Argentina how to implement
November 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Indonesia Targets Sugar Self-Sufficiency in 5 Yrs, Eyes Ethanol Production
by Gayatri Suroyo (Reuters) Indonesia will expand its sugar plantation area to try to become self-sufficient in the next five years
November 04, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, Aemetis CEO Eric McAfee took the ABLC Next 2022 stage in San
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Casey’s Bets on Alternative Fuels
(NACS) ... “At Casey’s, we strive to build a sustainable future for our team members, guests and the communities in which
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
The Place of Biodiesel as China Eyes Carbon Neutrality
by Kong Lingyu (China Dialog/Transport Energy Strategies) Prices for China’s biodiesel exports have been rising significantly, from less than 7,000 yuan (US$1,050)
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Vedanta BALCO Successfully Tests Biodiesel as Green Fuel Alternative for Its Aluminium Smelter
(Chemical Industry Digest) Aluminum producer, Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a subsidiary of Vedanta Aluminium, has successfully conducted trial runs
November 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Aston University Researchers ‘Feed’ Leftover Coffee Grounds to Microalgae to Produce Low Emission bBiodiesel
(Aston University) High quality biodiesel produced from microalgae ‘fed’ on leftover coffee grounds; Breakthrough in the microalgal cultivation system; Could
November 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Karnataka Aims to up Ethanol Blend in Petrol from 10 per cent to 85 per cent
by Bosky Khanna (The New Indian Express) At present 10 per cent ethanol is blended in every litre of petrol, but
November 02, 2022 Read Full Article
BC Ferries Clean Futures Plan Biodiesel’s Role along the Path to “Net Zero”
(BC Ferries) BC Ferries has removed the equivalent of nearly 3000 cars from the road over the past year and
November 02, 2022 Read Full Article
In Combating Climate Change, If Time Is of the Essence, Solutions Should Be Too
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) ... Even with billions of dollars of new investments, incentives, and regulations, the envisioned shift to
November 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Big Machines, Big Power, and Big Ideas for Sustainability and Reduced Carbon Futures in Construction, Mining, and Energy Industries
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) ... Caterpillar’s commitment to a reduced-carbon future was on display, highlighting a diversity of solutions and
November 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Production in Georgia to Increase 5 Times: "Biodiesel Georgia" Plans to Build a New Enterprise
(Caucasus Business Week) The consumption and awareness of biodiesel in Georgia are increasing, and production will also increase in the near
November 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Highlights Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Role in California's GHG Drop
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean fuels made up 21% of California's diesel pool in 2020, buoying state's drop in transportation
October 28, 2022 Read Full Article
UP Govt Issues Draft Guidelines for Production, Sale of Biodiesel
by Brajendra K Parashar (Hindustan Times/Lucknow News) NEDA has invited public comments and suggestions on the draft guidelines for production,
October 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel & SAF Roundup
(Biomass Magazine) U.S. renewable diesel capacity continues to rapidly expand and is poised to surpass operating biodiesel capacity, according to
October 27, 2022 Read Full Article
McDonald’s UAE Vehicles Hit Biodiesel Landmark
(Biofuels International) McDonald's UAE has revealed that its supply trucks have travelled more than 22 million kilometres on pure biodiesel. The
October 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Indonesia Sends Cars to Volcanic Highlands for Biodiesel Tests
by Eko Listiyorini (Bloomberg News) Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil producer, is testing to see whether vehicles can run effectively
October 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Let’s Keep Future Truck and Fuel Options Open in California
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) Later this week the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will consider a controversial rule that
October 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Eni: The Procurement of Palm Oil Has Come to an End
(Eni) Eni has definitively ended the procurement of palm oil for use at the Venice and Gela biorefineries for the production
October 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Green Energy Biofuel Recognized for Growth, Positive Work Environment
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="225"] The No. 1 High-Growth Small Company award (Photo: Green Energy Biofuel)[/caption] (Green Energy Biofuel/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Energy
October 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Top 10 Best Biofuel Manufacturing Companies In India 2023
(Inventiva) The principal energy sources derived from biomass and food crops like sunflower seeds, palm fruit, Jatropha seeds, rapeseed, soybean,
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) Hosts Annual Awards Luncheon
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Conference Will Recognize Champions of Clean Energy, Transportation and Environmental Equity and Justice
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Oil Delivery Company Says Biodiesel Blend Helps It Keep Prices Lower
by Olivia Lemmon (Spectrum News) ... Peterson Oil Service is a family-owned business that serves most of Central Massachusetts. ... Kristen Peterson said
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
UAE Circular Economy Council Inaugurates Lootah Biofuels Plant
by Shilpa Annie Joseph (GCCC Business News) The UAE Circular Economy Council has inaugurated the Lootah Biofuels plant in Dubai Industrial
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Pearl Man Pleads Guilty as Feds Tackle Biofuel Business for Illegal Dumping
by Alex Rozier (Mississippi Today) A Pearl man pleaded guilty this week for his role in allowing a Brandon company to
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
New Haven Home to Largest Biodiesel Refinery on Eastern Seaboard
by Kent Pierce (WTNH) Tucked in with the regular oil tanks on New Haven’s harbor is American GreenFuels. It is the
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
The Corn Bioethanol Chamber Demands Incentives to Produce Aviation Fuels
(ECOS365 (Google Translation)) Faced with an agreement in the UN for air transport to achieve carbon neutrality in 2050, the
October 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Squeezing Value from Every Part of the Kernel
(CoBank) ... The cooperative (Hopkinsville Elevator) has also been successful because of its forward-thinking board of directors. One truly successful
October 20, 2022 Read Full Article
The Feedstock Conundrum for Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Dave Collings (1898 Co.) Refiners are expanding their interests beyond renewable diesel into the sustainable aviation fuel marketplace. While
October 19, 2022 Read Full Article
South Korea to Boost Domestic Biofuels Use
by Lauren Moffitt (Argus Media) South Korea plans to expand domestic biofuels use through adopting marine biofuel by 2025, sustainable aviation
October 17, 2022 Read Full Article
The Biodiesel Industry Proves More Promising and Eco-Friendly than the Fossil Fuel Counterparts
(AIN News/Pan Oleo/LaosNews.net) Biofuels have contributed much towards our independence from foreign oil. The use of biofuels also rendered a
October 17, 2022 Read Full Article
State of Sustainable Fleets Looking for Fleet Insights into Clean Tech Industry’s Advancement
(Advanced Clean Tech News) With the industry advancing at a breakneck pace, GNA is once again reaching out to innovative leading
October 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Magazine Podcast: New Process Yields Low-Cost Biodiesel from Food Waste
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) This week's Biodiesel Magazine podcast features, Michael Timko, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Heather LeClerc, Ph.D.
October 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Illinois Biodiesel Use Expands, Boosted by State Incentives
by Phyllis Coulter (Illinois Farmer Today/Penatagraph) Peter Probst, a self-professed “biodiesel enthusiast,” first developed his zeal for such fuels as
October 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Barrio Logan Residents Want ‘Putrid’ Odors from Biodiesel Plant to Stop Public Comments Due October 20, 2022
by Tammy Murga (San Diego Union Tribune) Barrio Logan residents want county air quality regulators to put an end to odors
October 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Jefferson City Native Helps Fuel Biodiesel Industry
by Cameron Gerber (News Tribune) Clean energy and fuels are becoming more and more prominent all across the country, and a
October 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Petron Gets OK from Stockholders for Biofuels Venture
by Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine Star) Petron Corp. has secured the green light from its stockholders on its planned biofuels venture. In
October 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Marubeni Claims World’s First Biofuel Trial on Ethylene Carrier
by Adis Ajdin (Splash247.com) Japanese trading house Marubeni Corporation said it has carried out a trial voyage on one of its
October 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Comparing Emission Reductions across Alternative Fuels
(Cummins) Vehicle greenhouse gas emissions can be accounted for on a “tank-to-wheels” basis or on a “well-to-wheels” basis. The former
October 11, 2022 Read Full Article
DOE Funds Pilot Study Focused on Biosecurity for Bioenergy Crops
(Brookhaven National Laboratory/EurekAlert!) Research into threats from pathogens and pests would speed short-term response and spark long-term mitigation strategies --
October 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Wastewater Facilities Turn to Greasezilla® for Upstream Fats, Oils & Grease Solution and Revenue Generation
(PRZen) Woodard & Curran is the latest company to incorporate Greasezilla’s ecological and highly automated fats, oils and grease (FOG)
October 11, 2022 Read Full Article
NEXT Renewable Fuels and Its Big, Big, Big, Long, Long, Long Project in Oregon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We’ve long admired NEXT Renewable Fuels, developing one of the largest renewable diesel and plants in
October 10, 2022 Read Full Article
The Future Is Now: Examining Construction's Power Alternatives
(California Builder & Engineer) At the center of any construction alternative power discussion is diesel. Diesel remains the go-to power
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Navigating Two Worlds: Talking Climate Change in NYC and Tackling Climate Change at IAA
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) This week two events are leading venues for discussions about climate change. In New York
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Cargill Aims to Boost Ships' Use of Biofuel, Methanol to Cut Emissions
by Emily Chow (Reuters/U.S. News and World Report) Cargill Inc seeks to boost its use of biofuels in a bunkering
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Getting Shipshape with Biofuels
by Eliseo Curcio and Michele Miceli (Biofuels International) ... Currently, fossil-based fuels such as VLSFO and MGO and other bunkers are
October 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Apeiron Bioenergy Secures Equity Investment from Proterra Investment Partners Asia to Solidify Upstream Capabilities
(Apeiron Bioenergy/ACN Newswire) - Proterra Investment Partners Asia's first exposure to biofuel; - Apeiron to leverage Proterra's strength in food-agriculture,
October 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Canadian Coast Guard Takes Important Steps to Reduce Fleet Emissions
(Canadian Coast Guard/CISION) Reducing carbon emissions is one of the most important ways Canada and Canadians can fight against climate change. In line
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Cargill Aims to Boost Ships' Use of Biofuel, Methanol to Cut Emissions
(Channel News Asia/Reuters) Cargill Inc seeks to boost its use of biofuels in a bunkering trial and plans to order methanol-fuelled
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Welcomes New Missouri Biodiesel Tax Incentive
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels joins Governor Parsons at bill signing -- Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America applauded Missouri Governor
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Darling Ingredients Issues 2022 ESG Report
(Darling Ingredients/Biobased Diesel Daily) Darling Ingredients Inc. released its 2022 ESG Report Sept. 26, which provides a detailed overview of the
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Nationwide Residential Used Cooking Oil Collection Program Underway in Hungary
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Shell Hungary, Alteo Group and Biotrans are beginning a nationwide residential used cooking oil collection
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
New Method Converts Greenhouse Gas Into Fuel
(São Paulo Research Foundation/SciTech Daily) A team of researchers has successfully converted methane into methanol using light and scattered transition metals
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
FlyORO Meets with Duncan Aviation to Explore Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) at Lincoln Airport
(FlyORO) Duncan Aviation, the world’s largest privately owned business jet service provider, takes sustainability seriously. The company recently earned NATA’s sustainability
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
India Defers Tax Levy on Unblended, Dirtier Fuel amid Rising Prices
by Aftab Ahmed and Nidhi Verma (Reuters) India has deferred the imposition of taxes on dirtier and unblended retail fuel at
October 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Summary: Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation 2022 Congressional Tours
(Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation) In 2022 Clean Fuels Foundation hosted or supported three Congressional Tours. The first was in New York
October 01, 2022 Read Full Article
FlixBus Launches the Longest European Bus Line Running on Colza Biodiesel
(Flix) + From September 28th, the FlixBus LN724 Brest Grenoble line will become the longest commercial line in Europe running
September 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Report: Design of RFS Limits Incentives for E85
(Agricultural & Applied Economics Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The nested design of the Renewable Fuel Standard is limiting incentives for blenders to
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
China’s Biodiesel Production to Expand by 32% in 2022
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) China’s biodiesel production in 2022 is expected to increase by 32 percent when compared to 2021
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Join our Launch Celebration October 1! We Did It! Northeast Biodiesel Company LLC Is Now Making Biodiesel!
(Northeast Biodiesel) You might wonder if you heard that correctly, but you did. After so many years, of extraordinary effort and
September 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Plans to Produce Fertiliser and Biodiesel as By-products of Dead Fish
by Chris Cope (Shetland News) There are plans for a facility in Lerwick which would turn dead fish into fertiliser as
September 28, 2022 Read Full Article
How Biofuels to Help Meet Rising Electricity Demand Pushed by Large-Scale EV Adoption
by Kishan Karunakaran (Buyofuel/Financial Express) The Indian government is supporting swift transformation of conventional, fossil fuel-based transportation to electric vehicles
September 26, 2022 Read Full Article
How Diesel Engine Remanufacturing and Renewable Biofuels Drive a Circular Economy
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) Through established remanufacturing and rebuilding practices, as well as the expanding use of renewable biodiesel
September 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Tight Distillates Could Buoy ARA Biodiesel Demand
by Stefka Wechsler (Argus Media) Tight distillate supplies could buoy interest in B100 biodiesel for bunkering in Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) early next
September 26, 2022 Read Full Article
BIA: Bulgaria Is a Leading Exporter of Sunflower Seeds, Sunflower Oil and Biodiesel
(Radio Bulgaria) ... The analysis shows that a good export business for Bulgaria is rapeseed biodiesel. Until a few years ago,
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Journey to Net Zero Carbon Global Transport Requires Many Routes
(American Journal of Transportation) Advanced Diesel Technology and Renewable Biofuels Deliver Important Near-term Carbon Reductions Now -- As leaders come together
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
PRIO’s Advanced Biofuels Route – Supporting the Energy Transition and Shipping Decarbonisation
by Filipa Oliveira and Telmo Ferreira (PRIO/EurActiv) Maritime transport emits around 940 million tons of CO2 annually and is responsible for about
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Inflation Reduction Act Recognizes Low-Carbon Liquid Heating Fuels for GHG Reductions
(National Oilheat Research Alliance/Biobase Diesel Daily) Congress and President Biden have recognized the critical role that the transition to low-carbon biofuels
September 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Design of the Renewable Fuel Standard Implicated in Leading to the Ethanol Blend Wall
(Agricultural and Applied Economics Association/CISION) The nested design of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is limiting incentives for blenders to sell
September 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Oman’s Wakud & Tadweer Unite to Convert Waste Oils into Biodiesel
by Shilpa Annie Joseph (GCC Business News) Oman-based biodiesel project developer Wakud International (Wakud) has partnered with the leading recycler
September 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Soy’s Stake in Renewable Fuels
by Bethany Baratta (Iowa Soybean Association) ... As a feedstock used in producing biodiesel and renewable diesel, the soybean industry
September 16, 2022 Read Full Article
WPI Researchers Create New Method for Making Biodiesel Fuel with Food Waste
(Worcester Polytechnic Institute/Business Wire) With gas prices soaring and food costs pinching family budgets, an interdisciplinary team of researchers at WPI
September 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Alike but Different: On vs Off-Road Engines and Equipment
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Institute) ... As for fuel, any diesel engine old or new, on or off-road can
September 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Aux Biomass, Citoyens! France’s Bid for Net Zero and the Biotechnology Imperative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Toulouse remains a busy center for biotechnology, in the south, and the rise of
September 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels, EPA Agree to Pause Litigation on Separated Food Waste Recordkeeping
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Following discussions with Clean Fuels members, EPA hopes to resolve dispute without litigation -- Today (September 8,
September 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Toyota Tsusho Supplies Biodiesel Fuel to Car Carriers at the Port of Nagoya - Contributing to the Realization of Carbon Neutrality by Reducing Greenhouse Gases from Marine Fuel -
(Toyota Tsusho) Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho") announced today that Toyotsu Energy Corporation ("Toyotsu Energy") supplied marine biodiesel fuel*1 ("biofuel") using
September 14, 2022 Read Full Article
The Government Will Build the Biodiesel-1 Plant with High-tech Equipment Manufactured in Europe, Asia and Brazil
(YPFB Refining (Google Translation)) The Biodiesel Plant-1 will be built with advanced technology equipment that will be manufactured in Europe,
September 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Rural Incentives in Missouri Tax Cut Proposal Target Biofuels, Small Producers for Help
by Rudi Keller (News from the States) When lawmakers return this week for a special session, most of the attention will
September 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Belgium to Ban Soy and Palm Oil in Biofuels from 2022
by Lauren Walker (The Brussels Times) Soy and palm oil will be banned from biofuels from 2022 as part of an
September 12, 2022 Read Full Article
How French Fries Are a Link to Green Energy Is a Win-Win for CT Biodiesel and Restaurant Industries
by Susan Dunne (Hartford Courant) Connecticut restaurants, like restaurants all over the country, are a vital link in the chain
September 12, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioeconomy Feedstocks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) These slides were presented by Digest editor Jim Lane as part of the ABLC CONNECT
September 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Biden Executive Order to Fund U.S. Biomanufacturing Industry
by Trevor Hunnicutt (Reuters) President Joe Biden will sign orders on Monday to push more government dollars to the U.S. biotechnology
September 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Diverse, Sustainable Biofuels Crucial for Indonesia’s Energy Transition
by Stella Kusumawardhani - Tenggara Strategics (The Jakarta Post) Indonesia is at the forefront of biofuel advancement worldwide, especially with
September 09, 2022 Read Full Article
The Government Made Official the Extension of the Cut of Biodiesel to 12.5% for 60 Days
(Clarin (Google Translation)) It was through the Official Gazette. In addition, it ordered the updating of the acquisition price of
September 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Inflation Reduction Act Charts a New Course for US Biofuels Industry
by Corey Lavinsky (S&P Global) ... Though ethanol is mentioned only thrice in the lengthy law, ethanol producers will benefit from
September 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Inside Innovation: Long Live Electric, But Diesel’s Not Dead Yet
by John Bleasby (Daily Commercial News) ... When projected over 10 years between 2022 and 2032, it found considerable advantages with
September 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Argentina Initiates WTO Dispute Complaint Targeting Peruvian Duties on Biodiesel Imports
(World Trade Organization) Argentina has requested WTO dispute consultations with Peru concerning anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by Peru on
September 07, 2022 Read Full Article
One-Step Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil Using CaO Promoted Activated Carbon Catalyst from Prunus persica Seeds
by Ayesha Hameed,Salman Raza Naqvi, Umair Sikandar and Wei-Hsin Chen (MDPI Special Issue Catalysts for Biofuel and Bioenergy Production) In
September 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Missouri Governor Calls for Special Session to Create, Extend Key Ag, Biofuel Tax Credits
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson called for a special legislative session Aug. 22 to make
September 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Helps Signature Aviation Land Top Environmental Certification for Vail Valley Jet Center
(Signature Flight Support/Biobased Diesel Daily) Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of fixed-base operators (FBOs), has received the business and general