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Back TO HOMEGE Shipping Conducts Trials with Biofuel
(Indian Chemical News/Great Eastern Shipping Company) The sustainable biofuels can be used as a marine 'drop-in fuel' to help reduce
May 27, 2022 Read Full Article
E3i to Construct an E3i BioRefinery in Egypt
(Energy3 International) The Minister of Environment discusses with one American company the implementation of a project to convert waste to biofuel
May 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy Group Enters Strategic Partnership with CFN and Pacific Pride to Expand Distribution of Cleaner Fuels
(Renewable Energy Group/Business Wire) Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REG) (NASDAQ: REGI), a global producer and supplier of bio-based diesel, has entered
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Survey Says Biofuels Indispensable for Security: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to UFOP’s Biofuels Survey
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The war in Ukraine affects important agricultural markets and restrictions on legal requirements for the
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
New Study Shows Biodiesel Benefits at the Local Level
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Clean Fuels Alliance America has just released the latest results of a groundbreaking study on the air quality
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
New Ethanol Law Could Spark Regional Trend, Biofuels Exec Says
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) A new state law that requires most of Iowa’s fuel stations to sell a gasoline
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Accelerating the Shift to Destination Net Zero
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... It has also been the focus of industry comments and testimony to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Groups Send Letter to Congress Highlighting Oilheat Industry Policy Priorities
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A number of organizations, including state energy associations and Clean Fuels Alliance America, sent a
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Conservationists Sue to Stop SoCal Biofuel Refinery Expansion
by Hillel Aron (Courthouse News Service) Biofuels are considered by some to be an important tool in the fight against
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Aemetis Reports Progress with Biogas, SAF Projects
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. released first quarter 2022 financial results on May 12, confirming that the company’s
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Fuels Strategy Call for Ideas: Response from Coryton
(Coryton) ... Consequently, Coryton firmly believes that we need to move away from the focusing on the tailpipe emissions as
May 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Hyundai Oilbank to Build Biodiesel Plant in S. Korea in 2023
(The Korea Bizwire) South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank Co. said Wednesday it will build a 130,000-ton biodiesel plant in the country’s
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Bolloré Logistics Decarbonises Its Road Solutions with Its New Biofuel Truck
(American Journal of Transportation) On 1 April 2022, Bolloré Logistics put into operation a new shuttle that uses B100 biofuel.
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
State Urged to Review Methyl Ester Plan
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) The Thai Biodiesel Producer Association (TBPA) is calling on the government to reconsider its plan to
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Contest Encourages Nebraskans to Celebrate Renewable Fuels Month
(Nebraska Ethanol Board/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Nebraska high school students took on the mission of educating their peers about reducing
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
More than Half of US Commercial Trucks Are Powered by Near-Zero Emissions Advanced Diesel Technology
(Diesel Technology Forum) National Average Now Reaches 53% -- Research shows that for the first time, more than half of all
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Releases New Study Demonstrating Lower Consumer Costs at the Pump
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Without current U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production, fuel prices would be 4% higher -- Today
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Biosolutions for the Bioeconomy: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Novozymes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Things are looking good for Novozymes this year with 10% organic sales growth, two new
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
NREL Senior Research Fellow Honored for International Leadership and Innovation in Energy Chemistry
by Cassandra Sulmeisters (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Senior Research Fellow Bob McCormick was recently recognized with
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
UFOP Rejects Reduction of the Cap for Biofuels from Cultivated Biomass
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants) The GHG Quota Act regulates market balancing -- The Federal Environment
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Six Important Biofuel Crops for Fuel Production
by Chintu Das (Krishi Jagran) Biofuels and biofuel crops have long been used as a fossil fuel replacement. Biofuel is a
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Cost of Making Biodiesel Soars beyond Affordability – Z Energy
by Jonathan Milne (Newsroom Pro) WATCH THE VIDEOS: Z Energy boss Mike Bennetts acknowledges progress on producing biofuels in New Zealand
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Bolivian Oil Company Awards Construction of $387.5M Biodiesel Plant to Its Subsidiary
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Bolivia, El Deber reports that despite a series of complaints and observations, Bolivian Fiscal Oilfields (YPFB)’s
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
RTFA Chief Executive Gaynor Hartnell Talks about Renewable Fuels at Greenfleet
by Gaynor Hartnell (Renewable Transport Fuel Association) Presenters pre-recorded their presentations in advance of today’s (April 28, 2022) Commercial Vehicle
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Liquid Biofuels Market Size to Surpass Around US$ 247.38 Billion by 2027 -- Emergen Research
(Emergen Research/EIN Presswire) Growing environmental awareness and increasing government supportive policies and initiatives regarding the adoption of biofuels are driving
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Presentation of Novel Membrane-Based Technology to Purify Bio-Oils and Biodiesel
(NEXT-ChemX Corporation/Globe Newswire) NEXT-ChemX Corporation’s (OTC: CHMX) Chief Scientist, Dr. Nikolai Kocherginsky and Chemical Engineer, Sumukh Metawala, made a presentation entitled
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Scania Commissions Hybrid-Electric Bus for Demonstration Drives
(Scania) Scania Australia has commissioned a locally-built Hybrid-Electric city bus for demonstration duties in a bid to expose its real-world
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS) Continue to Support Higher Biodiesel Blends
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) Equipment manufacturers and fleets have been strong supporters of biodiesel over the past thirty years.
May 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Cover Crop, Cash Crop: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to CoverCress
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At ABLC this spring, Mike DeCamp, CEO of CoverCress shared this emerging seed technology slide
May 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy Group Presents First Annual Customer Awards
(Renewable Energy Group) Renewable Energy Group (REG) (NASDAQ: REGI) presented their first ever customer awards last week at a private reception
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Japan’s Mol, Trafigura Eye Biodiesel Bunker Supply
by Maiko Nakashima (Argus Media) Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Line (Mol) and trading firm Trafigura will explore establishing a regular
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
World Energy Awarded $2 Million Grant from the California Energy Commission for Clean Energy Project at Paramount Facility
(World Energy/PR Newswire) Project Increases Availability of Low-Carbon Fuel Solutions While Improving Local Air Quality -- World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Nitin Gadkari Urges Auto Manufacturers to Diversify Towards Green Hydrogen, Other Biofuel
(News 18) Nitin Gadkari on Friday said his dream as Transport Minister is diversification of the automobile industry towards ethanol,
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Offo to Postpone End of Biofuel Subsidy
(Bangkok Post) The Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) expects to delay a plan to end the biofuel subsidy for two years
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
GS Caltex, Posco International Team up for Biofuel Push
by Lee Ji-yoon (Korea Herald) South Korean refiner GS Caltex said Sunday it has teamed up with Posco International, the trading
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Pilot Fears Rail Crisis Will Cut US DEF, Biofuel Supply
by Abby Caplan (Argus Media) Refined products retailer Pilot Travel Centers fears a move to cut rail traffic by western US
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Ubrabio Celebrates the Resumption of Biodiesel Blending and Requests Intermediate Targets for B15
(Ubrabio (Google Translation)) The Brazilian Union of Biodiesel and Biokerosene (Ubrabio) received with optimism the statement by the Minister of
April 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Germany Plans to 'Further Reduce' Use of Crop-Biofuels
by Sophie Barthel (Argus Media) Germany plans to further reduce the use of biofuels produced from food and feed crops because
April 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Preem Signs SEK 3 Billion Loan Agreement with Swedish Export Credit Corporation
(Preem) As part of the strategy to switch to large-scale renewable fuel production, Preem will sign a SEK 3 billion loan
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
SCB Group Voted Best Commodity, Energy Broker for 3rd Consecutive Year
(SCB Group/Biobased Diesel Daily)SCB Group, a world-leading, low carbon commodity company, announced April 19 that for the third consecutive year
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
$2000 Grant Open for Student Scientists Sponsored by the Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation DEADLINE: June 30, 2022
(Clean Fuels Foundation) Beth Calabotta Sustainable Education Grant Now Accepting Applications. Student scientists can quality for up to a $2000
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Straddling 2 Worlds: Energy Abundance and the Clean-Energy Future
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum/Biobased Diesel Daily) Today we are living in two worlds. One is of energy abundance
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Toyota Tsusho Performs First Trial in Japan to Supply Biodiesel Fuel to Ships at the Port of Nagoya
(Biofuels Central) Toyota Tsusho performs first trial in Japan to supply biodiesel fuel to ships at the port of Nagoya. Toyota Tsusho
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
CFAA’s Race to Reduce Emissions: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Clean Fuels Alliance America
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In line with today’s top story of sustainable aviation fuel, this slide guide from Clean
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Ozarks Oil and Gas Companies Receive Thousands from Missouri to Increase Biofuel Production
by Zachary Dodge (KY3) ... The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority gave out more than $2 million in
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
USDA Awards $1.6 Million Biofuel Infrastructure Grant to Royal Farms to Expand Access to Higher-Blend Renewable Fuels for People in Rural Delaware and Maryland
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Funding Will Add 40 million Gallons of Biofuels to the Market Annually -- United States Department of
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
TRUCK—a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
[caption id="attachment_70936" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hybrid diesel truck delivering renewable fuel blends.[/caption] It will be a long time before HEAVY duty vehicles
April 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Cleaning Up In California
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In the lower Central Valley, Calgren Renewable Fuels makes three biofuels—ethanol, biodiesel and renewable
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Canola Oil Pathways Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Public Comment DEADLINE: May 18, 2022
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) pathways for certain biofuels
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Traders Pocket 100% Raises in Booming Corner of Fuel Markets
byKim Chipman and Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) Few U.S. traders know how to source renewable fuel ingredients; Net-zero emissions goals by
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Industry Tackles COVID-19, War Challenges
by Susan Reidy (WorldGrain.com) Just as the global biofuels industry was regaining ground from a severe drop in production caused by
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
NYK and Sanyo Kaiji Start Japan's First Ship-to-Ship Biofuel Supply Trial for Tugboats
(NYK Line) Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (hereinafter, NYK) and its affiliate Sanyo Kaiji Kabushiki Kaisha (hereinafter, Sanyo Kaiji) have started
April 20, 2022 Read Full Article
USDA Announces Efforts to Boost Homegrown Biofuels
(U.S. Department of Agriculture/Ethanol Producer Magazine) On April 12, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced steps the USDA is taking to implement
April 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Bricks and Biofuels: Cannabis Can Grow South Africa
by Paul Michael Keichel (Mail & Guardian) We are finally gathering momentum towards a regulated cannabis industry in South Africa. But
April 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Podcast: Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Are Not the Same
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) In this episode of Managing for Profit, Scott Fenwick, technical director with Clean Fuels
April 15, 2022 Read Full Article
What’s Next for E15 after Biden’s Announcement?
by Jacqui Fatka (Farm Progress) ... It is hard to predict the demand picture under the expanded E15 scenario, but
April 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Europe Biodiesel Market to Be Driven by the Implementation of Favourable Governmental Policies in the Forecast Period of 2022-2027
(Daily Research Sheets/Expert Market Research) The new report by Expert Market Research titled, ‘Europe Biodiesel Market Report and Forecast 2022-2027’,
April 14, 2022 Read Full Article
LIGHT–a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
[caption id="attachment_156679" align="alignleft" width="300"] Illustration from U.S. Department of Energy and Gevo[/caption] LIGHT-duty vehicles USING liquid FUELS will be around for
April 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Pacific International Lines Trials Marine Biofuel
(Pacific International Lines/Biobased Diesel Daily) As part of ongoing efforts to achieve its decarbonization objectives, Pacific International Lines shared that it
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Pacific Biodiesel, Mana‘o Radio Present Live Concert Event to Benefit Ukraine
(Pacific Biodiesel/Biobased Diesel Daily) Hawaii’s renewable energy pioneers and founders of Pacific Biodiesel, Bob and Kelly King, announced April 6
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Testimony of the Diesel Technology Forum before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, April 12, 2022
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... Reducing Emissions should be more than just Setting New Engine Standards, but also Implementing More Immediate Term
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
The Banana Problem: A New Report from Fuels Institute Tackles the Complex Defossilization of Medium to Heavy Duty Transport
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the world of freight, how you look at the time-energy-emissions equation kinds depends on what
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS) Continue to Support Higher Biodiesel Blends
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) Equipment manufacturers and fleets have been strong supporters of biodiesel over the past thirty
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Ocean Network Express Marine Biofuel Trial, CMA CGM, REG, Bunker Holding, Safe Bulkers, VARO, Unifeeder in Biofuels Bunkering Bonanza
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... In today’s Digest, all the details on the ONE marine biofuel trials, 4
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
OOMCO, Wakud Ink Pact to Introduce Biodiesel in Oman
(ZAWYA/Oman Daily Observer) Wakud operates a Biodiesel plant in Khazaen Economic City -- Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) and Wakud International
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
CEO of Biofuel Authority Held in Jaipur, over Rs 4 Crore Seized in Cash
(Times of India) The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested the chief executive officer (CE0) cum project director of Biofuel Authority and a contract
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority Announces Biofuel Infrastructure Funding
(Missouri Department of Agriculture) Funds will generate more capacity for biofuels in Missouri. -- The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
The Energy Crisis Arouses Interest in Opening the Toreno Biodiesel Plant
(Cadenser (Google Translation))The energy crisis arouses interest in opening the frustrated Toreno biodiesel plant. It has been the mayor, Laureano González,
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
NORDEN Launches Carbon-Neutral Freight Transport
(NORDEN) NORDEN has launched a 100% carbon-neutral biofuel sailing option for customers looking to decarbonise their supply chains. The biofuel sailing
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Chip Flory: Green Fuel Drives the Future of Soybeans
by Chip Flory (AgWeb) The soybean industry continues to prep for what’s expected to be demand growth for renewable diesel, sustainable
April 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels Fast Becoming the Preferred Ones, Know How and Why
(News On Air) Alternative fuels are non-conventional and advanced fuels, which can be used in place of existing fossil fuels
April 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Organic Waste Into Energy – How Does Second Generation Biofuels Work?
(Emegen Research) Growing environmental awareness and increasing government supportive policies and initiatives regarding the adoption are driving the demand of
April 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Vermont House Passes Clean Heat Standard bill
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The Vermont House of Representatives on March 16 voted 96 to 44 in favor of a
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
A Word about Diesel Fuel Prices: HIGH -- Reducing the Impact of Higher Diesel Fuel Prices Is Possible
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... Also using more biodiesel fuels can help offset the higher costs of petroleum diesel. Biodiesel fuels
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Protecting Land-based Diesel Assets in a Greener World
by Pierre Poitras (Conidia Bioscience/Biofuels Digest) ... how the increased percentage of biofuels can raise the cost of fuel as
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Sector Pushes for Better Investment and Support to Boost National Fuel Security
by Erin Somerville (ABC Goulburn Murray) A biodiesel producer says Australia is overlooking a product that could help with fuel
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Shipping Eyes Biofuels on Route to Decarbonisation, Shares Infineum Expert
by Rob Ashton (Manifold Times) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
REG Unveils EnDura Branded Fuels Suite in Bid to Shake-up Heavy-Duty Transport
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Iowa, Renewable Energy Group introduced its EnDura Fuels line of renewable fuels solutions. This branded
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Ontario Launches Forest Biomass Action Plan
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The Ontario government on March 28 finalized its Forest Biomass Action Plan, which promotes economic opportunities
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonisation Drive: Japan Businesses Eye Biofuels
(Asia News Network/Phnom Penh Post) Efforts to reuse cooking oil and food waste as biofuel are spreading among Japan’s restaurant chains
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Palm Oil for Biodiesel in the Amazon: Sustainable Fuel or Deforestation Risk?
Monica Prestes (Dialogo Chino) A planned biorefinery will require the cultivation of 120,000 hectares of oil palm, increasing the area
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Mundo UFG Presents Series of Interviews on Solutions to Climate Change: This Episode Focuses on Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel
(RTVEFone Foundation/Federal University of Goiás) Mundo UFG, programming on the campus-based TV UFG at the Federal University of Goiás, highlighted
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
The Rise of Renewable Diesel & Biodiesel
by Nicolas Bulver (Renewable Energy Group/Union Pacific Track Record) What is causing the increased demand for renewable diesel and biodiesel
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Control and Clean Air Progress: Apples to Oranges Comparisons Are Barriers to Progress
(Diesel Technology Forum) While emerging technologies scale up, the newest generation of advanced diesel technology and renewable biodiesel fuels need
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Producers Oppose Suspension of Biofuels Act
by Danessa Rivera (The Philippine Star) The Ethanol Producers Association of the Philippines (EPAP) is opposing a proposal to suspend the
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
GS E&C to Modularize World’s Leading Biodiesel Production Technology
(GS E&C) GS E&C will join hands with Denmark's Haldor Topsoe, the world's leading biodiesel production technology company, to modularize
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
RNG, Renewable Fuels from Solar, Waste Wood & Carbon: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Third generation tech is what Aemetis calls it – using renewable fuels for carbon capture
March 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Perdue AgriBusiness to Invest $59.1 Million to Expand in the City of Chesapeake
(Governor of Virginia) Leading agriculture products company to increase production capacity, modernize soybean extraction facility -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
EIA Projects U.S. Renewable Diesel Supply to Surpass Biodiesel in AEO2022
by Estella Shi, Will Sommer, Andrew Smiddy (U.S. Energy Information Administration) In our Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Reference case, which reflects current laws
March 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Liquid Biofuels Market Size to Surpass Around US$ 126.45 Bn by 2030
(Precedence Research/Intrado/Globe Neswire) According to Precedence Research, the global liquid biofuels market is predicted to surpass around US$ 126.45 billion
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Celebrating Innovations in Farming on National Ag Day
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... America’s farmers are also meeting the challenge of climate change by both producing and using soy-based
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
House Bill Bans Russian Oil, Increases Access to US Biofuels
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn.; Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa; Cheri Bustos, D-Ill.; and Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, on
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Alliance America Continues Work Decarbonizing Home Heating Oil with Bioheat® Fuel
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biobased Diesel Daily) For nearly three decades, the National Biodiesel Board has worked tirelessly and passionately with notable
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Soybean Award Winners Hold Strong Ties to Success of Biobased Diesel Industry
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The American Soybean Association recognized several individuals this month at an awards ceremony in
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Ohio Soybean Association Joins Federal Petition in Support of Domestic Biofuels
(Ohio Soybean Association/Highland County Press) At a time of growing consensus on the need for greater reliance on domestic fuel
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Blythewood HS Cuts Ribbon on New Biodiesel Lab
by Mike Olson (ABC Columbia) Students at Blythewood High School are revving their engines. This afternoon, school officials and students held
March 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel from Wild Castor Oil
by David Bradley (Inderscience/Phys.Org) The seeds of the wild castor oil plant, Ricinus communis, can be converted into biodiesel according to
March 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Alliance America Celebrates a Biodiesel Innovator in Honor of National Biodiesel Day
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) National Biodiesel Day takes place March 18, in honor of Rudolf Diesel’s birthday. In the 1890s,
March 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Vueling and Grupo Mediterránea Transfer the Oil from the Canteen for the Production of Biofuel
(MSN/Europe Press) Vueling and Grupo Mediterránea have implemented a circular revaluation system that transforms the oil from the airline's canteen
March 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Greasezilla Partners with LEND Environmental to Produce Premium UCO and Brown Grease Biofuels in Los Angeles
(Greasezilla) Downey Ridge Environmental Company, developer of Greasezilla® fats, oils and grease (FOG) and used cooking oil (UCO) separation and
March 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Seanergy and NYK Line Announce Successful Completion of Biofuel Trials on a Capesize Vessel
(Seanergy/Globe Newswire) Seanergy’s Biofuel Testing Program commenced in August 2021 and to-date Biofuel has been successfully tested on a number
March 17, 2022 Read Full Article
ABLC 2022 – State of the Industry
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ABLC’s theme of “Dawn of Net Zero” and hundreds of delegates from organizations all
March 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Chip Flory: Green Fuel Drives The Future Of Soybeans
by Chip Flory (Farm Journal AgWeb) The soybean industry continues to prep for what’s expected to be demand growth for renewable
March 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Rudolf Diesel's Enduring Invention
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... Diesel would be right at home today working to develop new fuels and energy sources to tackle
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Mixed Views on Ethanol as Oil Shock Answer
by Marion Rae (Glouster Advocate) Australia's petrol and diesel taxes are already amongst the lowest in the world, potentially throttling
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Commodity Group Leaders Push for Expanded Use of Biofuels
by Daniel Grant (Farm Week Now) While the U.S. scrambles to fill the void in the oil market created by the
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Ushers in New Era of Sustainable Energy with Home Heating Oil Community
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) ... For nearly three decades, the trade association has worked tirelessly and passionately with notable petroleum organizations
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Opinion: The Oil Price Surge Is Bad. The Diesel Crisis Is Worse
by Javier Blas (Brisbane Times) ... The region accounts for about one-third of global biodiesel production. But with Ukrainian vegetable
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
From Seed to Skin: How Biodiesel Makes the EU Go Round — and Go Green
(European Biodiesel Board/Politico) Europe will need much more of this renewable fuel to decarbonize the transport system. The advantages stretch
March 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Rossi Biofuel and MOL Group Build a Unique Biodiesel Plant in Europe in Komárom
(MOL Group (Google Translation)) Annual biodiesel capacity of 50,000 tons; State-of-the-art technology unique in Europe; 85 percent greenhouse gas savings
March 14, 2022 Read Full Article
PowerX Announces Its Business to Innovate Power Storage and Transmission with “Power Transfer Vessels” and In-house Battery Manufacturing
(Power X) Founded with a vision to change how the world consumes and transfers renewable energy, PowerX today announces its
March 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Competitive Edge: Rucoil’s UCO, Food Scraps, Used Engine Oil Recycling Systems
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... By making it super easy to collect used cooking oil, used engine oil, and even
March 12, 2022 Read Full Article
World Events Underscore the Need to Expand Renewable Fuel Production
(Solutions from the Land) ... The news of increased fuel costs comes as the Biden administration is considering a relaxation of
March 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Zubiri: Suspend Fuel Excise, Strengthen Alternative Fuels like Biofuels, E-vehicles
(SunStar) Senate majority leader Juan Miguel Zubiri says he is pushing for the suspension of excise tax on fuel in
March 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Optimus Technologies and Renewable Energy Group Implement B100 Technology to Help City of Madison Reach Sustainability Goals
(Optimus Technologies) Use of 100% Biodiesel Will Help Fleet Reach Net Zero Target -- The City of Madison, Wisconsin will soon
March 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Union Pacific to Use Higher Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel Blends in Wabtec Locomotives
(Union Pacific Railroad/Biobased Diesel Daily) Union Pacific Railroad announced March 8 it will begin using a higher biodiesel blend in locomotives
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Discrepancy in British and Irish Used Cooking Oil Imports Raises Biofuel Fraud Concerns
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) A new analysis suggests more Malaysian used cooking oil (UCO) was exported to Britain and Ireland
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
The Implications of India’s Revised Roadmap for Biofuels: A Lifecycle Perspective
by Promit Mookherjee (Observer Research Foundation) Transport activity in India has increased more than sevenfold over the last two decades,
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Repsol Starts Construction of Spain's First Advanced Biofuels Plant at Its Cartagena Refinery
(Repsol) • Repsol's Chairman, Antonio Brufau, visited the facilities of the Cartagena refinery where construction work has begun on Spain's
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Container Ships Begin Biofuel Trials in Singapore
(Biofuels International) CMA CGM along with Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has started biofuel bunkering in Singapore as
March 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonisation Today Dramatically Reduces Future Challenges
by Dickon Posnett (Argent Energy/EWABA/EurActiv) Heavy duty vehicles (HDVs) is one of three ‘difficult to decarbonise’ transport sectors and must
March 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Five Tips to Improve Winter Biodiesel Performance
by Bethany Baratta (Iowa Soybean Association) Dave Walton relies on biodiesel to power his tractors and machinery year-round. The farmer
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
The Energy to Sustain the Future
(EXAME) ... Anabela Antunes, Director of Operations at PRIO, believes that the energy transition in Portugal could accelerate if the
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Mergers at 5-Year High in 2021
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Ethanol Mergers, Acquisitions Rebound in 2021; Renewable Diesel Construction Booms -- U.S. ethanol companies pursued
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Brazil-Based BSBios Acquires Biodiesel Plant in Switzerland
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Brazilian biodiesel firm BSBios has acquired 100 percent of a small biodiesel production facility
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Chevron Agrees to Acquire Renewable Energy Group in $3.15 Billion All-Cash Deal
(Renewable Energy Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) Chevron Corp. and Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced Feb. 28 a definitive agreement under which Chevron
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
ALUR Sells 4,000 Tons of Canola-Based Biodiesel to Trafigura for $5M
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Uruguay, El Observador reports that Alcoholes de Uruguay has sold 4,000 metric tons of canola-based
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Göteborg Energi and Siemens Energy Run Gas Turbines on Liquid Biofuel
(Biofuels International) Göteborg Energi and Siemens Energy have successfully run a gas turbine in the Rya CHP plant with liquid
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Mazda to Compete in Super Taikyu Series 2022 Endurance Race
(Mazda) Mazda Motor Corporation will compete in the endurance race series called Super Taikyu Series 2022, with two vehicles, Mazda2
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy Group and Bunker Holding Enter Strategic Partnership to Advance Biodiesel Use in U.S. and EU Marine Markets
(Renewable Energy Group) Bunker Holding Group, the world’s largest supplier and trader of marine fuels, and Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy Group Announces Strategic Investment in Expanded Low Carbon Feedstock Processing in Europe
(Renewable Energy Group/Business Wire) Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REG) (NASDAQ: REGI) will install a state-of-the-art pretreatment facility in Germany, enabling the
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Irwin: 2021 Devastating for Biodiesel Biodiesel Industry Bleeds Red in 2021 While Renewable Diesel Production Explodes
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Biodiesel producers using soybean oil as a feedstock had what one agriculture economist called a
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SAF Is Soarin’: Neste, Shell, World Energy, Itochu, Aemetis, Vertimass Making Advances as Capacity Is Set to Ramp
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Big players with access to affordable capital, too — making the limiting barriers more about
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Another 250M Gallons per Year: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to REG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s a look at how Renewable Energy Group’s biobased diesel compares to petroleum-diesel, their work
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Aemetis India to Acquire Site for Biodiesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Feedstock Refining Facility
(Aemetis) India biodiesel plant adds pre-treatment facility to convert crude tallow into refined tallow for biodiesel production and export of
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An Important Message to Food Companies and Their Investors: Stop Paying to Landfill Waste
(Green Energy Biofuel/EIN Presswire) With Green Energy Biofuel, food companies that pay to landfill waste can turn cost centers into
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Spanish Market Situation and Risks for 2022: A Year of Threats and Risks for the Biodiesel Industry in Spain
by Enrique González (European Waste-based and Advanced Biofuels Association) The year 2022 has started with a situation of uncertainty and difficulty that
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Mitsui OSK Lines Operates Bunkering Vessel on Biodiesel Blend above 30%
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. announced Feb. 9 that the bunkering vessel Techno Star, owned and
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Biodiesel Performance: Go Inside a Diesel Engine VIDEO
(Renewable Energy Group) Increased lubricity. Higher Cetane. Fewer diesel particulate filter problems. These are some of the performance advantages biodiesel
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Council, Ethanol Representatives Visit Colombia, Speak with Government and Industry Officials
(U.S. Grains Council) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Director of Global Ethanol Market Development Brian Healy and Juan Sebastian Diaz, Latin America
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel on the Global Climate Agenda -- Part 4 of a Series, "Sustainable Aviation Fuels: A Critical Emissions Mitigation Strategy Gaining Momentum"
by Jeff Overton (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) During transportation day at COPO26, the focus for the aviation sector was setting targets
February 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Can the Little-Known Tamanu Tree Replace Palm Oil in Indonesia’s Biofuel Bid?
(South Africa Today) Government researchers in Indonesia believe oil from the tamanu tree (Calophyllum inophyllum) could serve an alternative feedstock
February 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Behind the Hot Year for Biofuels M&A: 2021 Review and Outlook
by Bruce Comer, Frank Kim and Zak Putlak (Ocean Park/Biofuels Digest) As ethanol producers pursued mergers and acquisitions, and renewable diesel
February 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Commission Aims to Decarbonise Transport by Equally Taxing Fossil and Crop-Based Biofuels
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EURACTIV.com) Decarbonising Europe’s transport has always been a tough equation for EU policymakers. However, the puzzle is expected
February 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Will Sustainable Fuel Power Your Farm Equipment In 10 Years?
by Jenna Hoffman (AgWeb) ... With sustainable aviation fuel on the rise, (ProFarmer Policy Analyst Jim) Wiesemeyer begs the question
February 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets) Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2. (249 pages, September 2021) provides a
February 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Green Fuels Shortage Looming Due to EU Restrictions, Industry Warns
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) Europe is in danger of failing to meet the transport industry’s soaring demand for sustainable liquid
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Bunge Expects Continuing Boom in Global Biofuels Demand - Bloomberg
by Carl Surran (Seeking Alpha) Bunge (BG -0.8%) said a surge in biofuel demand that helped lift the company to record profits
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Second Phase of Study Explores Health Benefits of Switching to Biodiesel
by Amie Simpson (Brownfield Ag News) ... Floyd Vergara, director of state governmental affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America, says