(Worcester Polytechnic Institute) An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has developed a potential breakthrough in green aviation: a
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Back TO HOMENordic Leading Supplier of Candies & Snacks Trusts in Biomethane to Fuel Delivery Fleet
(Gasum/Alt Fuels) Many companies are constantly thinking of new ways to make their operations more environmentally friendly. Orkla, a Nordic leading
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
European Project Studies New Ways to Create Biomethane, Will Be Used to Power Barcelona Buses
(Cetaqua/Alt Fuels) The drastic increase in global temperatures must be stopped imminently to avoid fatal consequences for ecosystems and humanity. To
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Urgent Government Action Needed to Meet 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2030 Target
(Sustainable Aviation) Policy support, in the form of a price support mechanism, is needed to deliver sufficient SAF facilities to meet
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste and Airbus Join Forces to Advance the Use of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel as a Key Solution to Helping Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Aviation
(Neste) Neste and Airbus have signed an agreement to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the aviation sector.
December 01, 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
EPA Approves RFS Fuel Pathway for Chevron Refinery
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA has approved a fuel pathway that allows Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to generate D6
November 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Watch Farmers Speak at COP27: International Climate Change Conversations
(Solutions from the Land) ... Solutions from the Land was especially pleased to have been selected by the UN Food and
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
ACE: Latest Round of HBIIP Funding Closed, More Available Soon
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA has closed its application period for the latest round of the Higher
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Mazda's Multi-Solution Strategy: Fuel for Thought
(Mazda Stories) From reimagining the humble combustion engine to developing the all-electric cars of the future, Mazda is hard at
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Abendroth Fortel Publishes New Asian Renewable Diesel and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Rates
(Abendroth Fortel) The firm offers its clients and other market participants access to updated industry data to ensure they can
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
Products Made with Captured Greenhouse Gas Are Reaching Commercial Scale
By Dieter Holger (Wall Street Journal) Straws, bottles and packaging made with captured greenhouse-gas are starting to reach commercial scale, offering
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
NASEM Finds More Research Necessary to Improve Methods for Estimating Life Cycle of GHG Emissions of Low-Carbon Transportation Fuels
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) announced on October
November 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Reduces Airbus’ Scope 1 Emissions
(Airbus/Biobased Diesel Daily) Airbus is reducing its CO2 footprint with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Today, reduced-carbon fuel is being increasingly used
November 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Korean Register to Support Development of Methanol Bunkering in Ulsan
(Korean Register) International classification society Korean Register (KR) and Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) have signed an MOU to support methanol-fueled ships
November 24, 2022 Read Full Article
CMA CGM Orders Seven Biogas-Powered Ships to Serve French West Indies
(Bioenergy Insight) Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, Rodolphe Saadé, recently announced the rollout of seven new container
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Request for Public Input About Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Funding DEADLINE December 21, 2022
(Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA/Federal Register) The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requests public input for NRCS to use to
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste Delivers More than 500,000 Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Los Angeles International Airport
(Neste) Neste has delivered over 500,000 gallons (1,500 metric tons) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
25% Less CO₂ Compared to Pure Fossil Fuels: Aral Pilots Two New Lower Carbon Fuels in Germany
(bp) Aral pilots two new fuels that reduce CO2 emissions by at least 25% compared to pure fossil fuels* –
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
How Do Well-to-Wheel Emissions Affect a Fleet’s GHG Emissions?
(Trillium/ACT News) In the push towards reducing emissions, much of the industry’s initial focus was centered around tailpipe emissions. Although vehicle
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
What Is the Future of Carbon Capture Technology?
(Climate Now) Since its founding in 1952, the mission of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been to meet urgent national security
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Bolloré Logistics Joins Air Canada Cargo Program to Reduce Emissions with SAF
(Air Canada/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air Canada announced Nov. 15 that Bolloré Logistics has become the first Air Canada Cargo customer to
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Illinois Should Do More to Take Advantage of Affordable,Clean Energy through Ethanol
by Steffen Mueller (Chicago Sun-Times/Univesity of Illinois at Chicago) Using higher blends of ethanol is the kind of innovative solution
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
SFO Becomes 1st Large Airport in North America to Achieve Level 4 Carbon Accreditation
(San Francisco International Airport/Biobased Diesel Daily) The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a major sustainability milestone Nov. 9, with the
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Circular Systems Make Sense for Iowa Farms
(Solutions from the Land) ... IASA’s vision is to manage Iowa’s working landscapes to safely and sustainably provide an abundance of
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Joint Statement: Global Associations Highlight Essential Role of Renewable Ethanol in Fight against Climate Change
(ePURE) In an intentional commitment to support the global fight against climate change, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Renewable Industries Canada (RICanada), UNICA (Brazilian Sugarcane and Bioenergy
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Floats Sharp Increase to Social Cost of Carbon
by Niina H Farah and Lesley Clark (Politico) The agency quietly proposed a new price tag for the damages caused
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
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
MOL to Make Sea Trials of LNG Carrier Powered by Biofuel
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that its group company, AQUARIUS
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Associations Issue Unified Message ahead of COP 27
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In an intentional commitment to support the global fight against climate change, the U.S. Grains Council
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
ANA to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel on the ANA Green Jet Aircraft for Japan
(All Nippon Airways) ・The second ANA Green Jet dedicated to domestic routes began service from the NH253 Tokyo Haneda-Fukuoka flight
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
U.S. Laboratories Research Biofuel Solutions for Different Engine Types
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Biofuel is closer to becoming a cost-competitive, climate-friendly solution for slashing carbon emissions in cars and
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol: A Pathway to Reward Climate Smart Agriculture
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ACE believes farmers should have the opportunity to monetize low-carbon practices
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuel on Road to Energy, Cost Savings
by Beth Burmahl (Argonne National Laboratory) Argonne collaborates with U.S. laboratories on research to identify promising biofuels for different engine types. -- Biofuel
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
US: First Landfill Renewable Natural Gas Production Plant Opens in Minnesota
(OPAL Fuels/AltFuels) OPAL Fuels Inc. and NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, announced the commencement of
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
We're Launching New Lower-Emission Logistics to Save over 1,200 Tonnes of GHG Emissions Each Year
(PepsiCo) Today (November 10, 2022), we've announced a series of new innovations across our logistics operation, which are set to
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
Face it: Electric Cars Don’t Do Much of Anything for the Environment
by John Stossel (New York Post) ... To make sure we have no choice in the matter, some left-leaning states have moved
November 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Sugarcane Ethanol’s Ongoing Benefit to California
by Leticia Phillips (Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association, UNICA/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The future is bright for sugarcane ethanol, as it is poised
November 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Attero, Nordsol and Titan Join Forces to Produce Bio-LNG for Sustainable Maritime Transport
(Nordsol) Commercialization of bio-LNG (liquified biomethane) as a clean marine fuel progresses as production project reaches build phase -- Attero, Nordsol,
November 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Launch of the Green Shipping Challenge at COP27
(U.S. Department of State) Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is incompatible
November 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste and Travel Organization Sunweb Group Announce Partnership to Reduce Sunweb Customers’ Flight Emissions with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Neste) Sunweb Group, one of the leading European travel organizations, and Neste announce today that they have entered into a new
November 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste and CargoAi Launch Partnership Offering Freight Forwarders and Their Clients an Option to Reduce the Carbon Emissions of Their Air Cargo Transports
(Neste) CargoAi, air cargo’s fastest growing digital solutions provider, and Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), announce
November 08, 2022 Read Full Article
As SAF Rules, DG Fuels Rocks with Huge Air France/KLM Fuels Deal
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News arrived on the ABLC floor that DG Fuels signed a multi-year SAF offtake agreement with
November 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Corn Farmers: Feeding and Fueling a Cleaner America
by Tom Haag (Real Clear Energy) ... Farmers understand our nation faces environmental and energy challenges, and we are proud to
November 08, 2022 Read Full Article
As COP27 Convenes, RFA Stresses Ethanol’s Low-Carbon Benefits and Net-Zero Future
(Renewable Fuels Association) Leaders from around the world are gathering over the next two weeks in Egypt for the 2022
November 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Below Zero: Why Less Is More for the Advanced Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Here are the Ten Commandments of Below Zero. 1. Thou Shall Use Methane. Every molecule of
November 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Sends Letter to Treasury on Action to Slash Aviation Emissions
(Growth Energy) Today, Growth Energy sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on implementation of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
November 04, 2022 Read Full Article
IEA: Biomethane Expansion Provides Local Alternatives for Imported Gas and Synthetic Fertiliser
(UABIO/IEA Bioenergy) At the IEA Bioenergy conference “Technology advances in liquid biofuels and renewable gas” on October 17, 2022 in
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
DHL Global Forwarding and GoodShipping Accelerate Sustainable Shipping via Insetting with 60 Million Liters of Sustainable Marine Fuel
by Naomi Volkers (GoodShipping) As part of DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, Sustainable Marine Fuels play an important role in decarbonizing
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Air France-KLM Welcomes Singapore's First Organisation, TOP International Holding, to Its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme
(Air France-KLM/Yahoo! Finance/PR Newswire) Today (November 1, 2022) the Air France-KLM group today announced that TOP International Holding, a Singapore-based,
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
See What Producers Are Saying about The Carbon Ecosystem and ‘Ag Carbon Markets and U.S. Farmers’ Report
by Cara Urban (Trust in Food) Trust In Food’s latest report, Ready or Not? Agricultural Carbon Markets and U.S. Farmers, is meant
November 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Leading the Way to Cleaner, More Affordable, American-Made Fuel
(Office of Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R-NE)) There’s no reason why the U.S. should be reliant on authoritarian regimes like Iran,
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
$2 Million FAA Grant Supports Study of Sustainable Aviation Fuels at Missouri S&T
by Andrew Careaga (Missouri University of Science and Technology) The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently awarded a $2.05 million grant
October 31, 2022 Read Full Article
NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses Gets A Refresh
(National Air Transportation Association ) Today (October 18, 2022), the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released the first update to the
October 31, 2022 Read Full Article
JetBlue Looks to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with AIR COMPANY
(JetBlue) JetBlue signs intent to purchase 25 million gallons of AIR COMPANY’s innovative AIRMADE™ SAF over five years. AIR COMPANY’s
October 31, 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
Advanced Diesel, Other ICEs, and Low-Carbon, Renewable Fuels Are Essential to Achieving California’s Climate and Clean Air Goals for Trucking
(Diesel Technology Forum) The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) issued the following statement with regards to the California Air Resources Board’s consideration
October 28, 2022 Read Full Article
South American Biofuel Producers Demand Measures for Investments
(Nearco) Biofuels sector organisations from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay have signed a document calling on countries to define
October 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Ag, States Challenge EPA Action on EVs: Ag Groups, States Say EPA, California Used Back Door to Spread Electric Vehicle Use
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Agriculture, fuel interests and several states see EPA's March 2022 decision to reinstate California's legal
October 28, 2022 Read Full Article
How Madison, WI Is Using Alternative Fuels to Achieve Lower Carbon Targets
by Jon Scharingson (Renewable Energy Group/League of Cities) ... Among a number of strategies to reduce emissions, improve resilience, and support
October 27, 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
Fuels Groups Flag ‘Major Questions’ In Suit on California Auto GHG Rules
(Inside EPA) Liquid fuels interests challenging EPA’s reinstated approval of California’s vehicle greenhouse gas rules are focusing their legal attacks
October 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Outlines Opportunity to Reduce Emissions before Washington and Oregon Lawmakers
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy recently submitted comments to the Washington Department of Ecology and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality in response
October 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Forto Partners with GoodShipping to Expand its Biofuels Offering for Customers
by Naomi Volkers (GoodShipping) Forto announces a new partnership with GoodShipping as part of its growing biofuel program. Forto can now offer
October 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Biomethane Expansion Provides Local Alternatives for Imported Gas and Synthetic Fertiliser
(Africa Business) ... “Biomethane expansion is a strong tool to replace gas imports. With natural gas prices above 100 EUR/MWh,
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Minnesota Biofuels Association Director Not Seeing EV’s as Competition
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association suggests the notion that biofuels are competing with
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund $27B -- EPA Invites Input on Design (by 12/5), Hosts Listening Sessions (11/1,9) DEADLINE December 5, 2022
(American Economic Association/Environmental Protection Agency/White House) Biden-Harris Administration Seeks Public Input on Inflation Reduction Act’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund--Stakeholder Input
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
The Limits to Technology-Neutrality or How to Exclude Biofuels from Future Mobility Renewable Solutions
by Philippe Marchand (Bioenergy Steering Committee Member, European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP)/Transport Energy Strategies) One of the basic advocacy lines
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime Deal Lets Shipping off the Hook
by Ciarán Cuffe and Jutta Paulus (Greens/EFA/EurActiv) Low targets, few incentives, and a myriad of exemptions have hollowed out the
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
COP27: Where Urgency, Realism and Ethanol Can Meet
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada) The dualities of climate are hard. But rather than exist as opposites, they can
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol: A Pathway to Reward Climate Smart Agriculture
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A few years ago, ACE began alerting our industry that it
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce, Alder Fuels, Brazil BioFuels, Topsoe Advance in the Race to Net Zero Aviation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Meanwhile, Topsoe has been picked to support first sustainable aviation fuel-production in Brazil. Brasil BioFuels
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
1.3-Million-Mile Evaluation Proves 100% Biodiesel Is Effective at Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Trucking
(Optimus Technologies) ADM conducts a 16-month field trial equipping Class 8 Mack trucks with Optimus Technologies Vector System -- The
October 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Signature Aviation Expands the Supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to All of Its Operations in California
(Neste) Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of Fixed-Base Operations (FBO) delivering essential support services at private aviation terminals, announced today
October 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Bombardier Covers the Totality of its Flight Operations with SAF through a Landmark Agreement with Signature Aviation
(Bombardier) • The initiative will reduce the annual greenhouse gas emissions associated with fuel use in Bombardier’s flight operations by
October 20, 2022 Read Full Article
European Maritime Safety Agency Publishes Updated Report on Marine Biofuels
(European Maritime Safety Agency/Biobased Diesel Daily) The European Maritime Safety Agency has published a new report, titled, “Update on Potential of
October 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Parliament Backs Boost for Renewables Use and Energy Savings
(European Parliament) Share of renewable energy to be raised to 45% by 2030; Energy savings targets increased to 40% of
October 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Implementing Successful Public Policies to Shape the Sustainable Future of the Aviation Industry
by Carolina Grassi, with Arianna Baldo, Cris Robertson, Elena Schmidt & Hannah Walker (Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) This White Paper
October 14, 2022 Read Full Article
HAM Group and CycleØ Will Build the First BioLNG Plant in Chile
(HAM Group) The works will be carried out through HAM Chile and FNX Liquid Natural Gas -- HAM Group and CycleØ have been awarded the
October 14, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Awards Food Lifeline $200,000 for Project to Reduce Methane, Food Waste in South Seattle
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Food Lifeline of Seattle approximately $200,000 to assist in the
October 14, 2022 Read Full Article
SAF Demand Leads to Shortages, Prompting New Products, Partnerships
(Environment + Energy Leader) ... To meet demand in the face of limited supplies of these traditional SAF feedstocks, technology companies
October 13, 2022 Read Full Article
ExxonMobil Commercialising Marine Biofuels in North Europe
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) ExxonMobil is moving beyond the trial stage for drop-in biofuels to commercialisation of the
October 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Agile BioFoundry Selects New Collaborations
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the Division of Molecular and
October 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Low- and Zero-Carbon Fuels Critical to Meeting Aviation Decarbonization Needs
by Emily Kent & Jonathan Lewis (Zero Carbon Fuels/Clean Air Task Force) ... A new CATF analysis, conducted and co-authored by Na’im
October 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Divert, Inc. Announces Renewable Natural Gas Offtake Agreement with bp
(Divert/Business Wire) 10-year deal worth approximately $175 million will support bp’s efforts to curb harmful greenhouse gas emissions and boost
October 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Ships to Run on LNG, Methanol, Biofuels by 2023, Cut Carbon Emissions
by Adaku Onyenucheya (Guardian.NG) The shipping industry is set to commission more ships partly powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and
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
ABFA Supports Greater American Energy Independence
(Advanced Biofuels Association/Biodiesel Magazine) Michael McAdams, president of the Advanced Biofuels Association, on Oct. 5 issued the following statement in response to announced
October 12, 2022 Read Full Article
California Fleets Fueled with Bio-CNG Achieve Carbon-Negativity for Second Straight Year
(NGV America) Bio-CNG Below Zero Again with Annual Average Carbon Intensity Score of -44.4 gCO2e/MJ for 2021 -- Natural Gas Vehicles
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
Climate Smart Agriculture and Low Carbon Fuel Standards
(Biofuels Digest) Joining us as our lead speaker is Virginia Jameson, Deputy Secretary for Climate and Working Lands at the California Department of Food
October 11, 2022 Read Full Article
New BASF CircleStar™ Catalyst Decreases CO2 Footprint in the Bio-Ethylene Value Chain for Products Ranging from Jet Fuel to Plastics
(BASF) CircleStar™ improves selectivity and reduces carbon emissions by more than 10 percent; Novel geometry leads to better mass transfer
October 11, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Approves Efficient Producer Pathway for Nebraska Plant
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA in September approved an efficient producer pathway for Green Plains Inc.’s 116
October 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Honeywell to Make Lower-Carbon Aviation Fuel from Ethanol
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) Tech firm Honeywell International Inc (HON.O) will roll out technology that could increase supplies of lower-carbon aviation fuel produced
October 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Lays out Well-to-Wake Approach to Alternative Fuels
(Bureau Veritas) White Paper examines low-carbon marine fuel options and highlights benefits of sustainably produced renewable and low carbon fuels
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
High-Speed Engine Developers Zero in on Methanol and Biofuels
by John Snyder (Riviera) SMM 2022 offered enginebuilders the opportunity to display new prime movers and gensets capable of burning
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies to Offer Biofuels for Ships in Singapore from Next Year
by Emily Chow (Reuters) TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) will start offering biofuels as a bunkering fuel to its customers in Singapore from next year, a
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Everyone Counts CO2 Differently. Scientists Have a Solution.
by Chelsea Harvey (Politico Pro/Climatewire) A new National Academies report recommends a global "clearinghouse" for greenhouse gas information. -- ... While there
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste Welcomes Two New Partners, EDi Energie-Direkt Hohenlohe GmbH and TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH, to Sell Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Germany
(Neste) Neste is partnering with EDi Energie-Direkt Hohenlohe GmbH and TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH to jointly enable the supply of Neste MY Renewable
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
WestJet Flies Its Second Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight from New York City to Calgary in Collaboration with Neste and Avfuel
(Aviation Pros) The departure of WS1681 coincided with the end of New York’s UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC
October 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Brazil: Coopercarga Uses Scania Bio-CNG Trucks for Natura Deliveries
(AltFuels/Coopercarga) Since the beginning of September, Coopercarga Logística’s first six Scania trucks powered by natural gas have been circulating in the
October 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon-Free Air Travel Could Take Flight by 2050
by Soleil Foy (World War Zero) ... In an effort to decarbonize the aviation industry, countries like the US and Canada are investing
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
New Independent Study Confirms Bio-LNG's Role in Shipping's Decarbonisation
(SEA-LNG) Bio-LNG can meet a significant proportion of future shipping demand and will be among the cheapest sustainable alternative marine
October 05, 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
Cepsa Starts Production of Advanced Biofuels at Its Huelva Energy Park
(Cepsa) The company has begun to produce sustainable fuels with used cooking oils at its industrial facilities in Palos de la
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Oil and Gas Methane Emissions Could Be Solved This Decade, Experts Say
by Gloria Dickie (Reuters) Emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from oil and gas infrastructure could be stamped out within
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Help Wanted: Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Companies Mark Legislative Wins by Staffing up with Lobbyists
by Ben Lefebvre (Politico Pro) An industry that barely existed several years ago is pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
$2.25M Awarded to Develop Sustainable Energy Products from Waste Streams
by Sam Jones (North Carolina State University CALS News) Researchers will create sustainable aviation fuel and graphite from a blend
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Exclusive-U.S. EPA to Consider Tougher Emissions Rules for Heavy Trucks
by David Shepardson (Reuters/WTVB) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will consider adopting more stringent greenhouse gas emissions rules for heavy
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Kintetsu World Express Works with Lufthansa Cargo to Use SAF in Freight Transport for 1 Year
(Lufthansa/Biobased Diesel Daily) Kintetsu World Express has committed to using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from this October to September 2023. As
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
The Truth about Ethanol and Carbon Emissions
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Associati0n) ... Unfortunately, Reuters took the same flawed and misleading approach to examining ethanol’s carbon footprint that many
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Assessing the Carbon Intensity of Hydrogen Production with HyPEC
(GTI Energy) Hydrogen has the potential to play a significant role in decarbonizing our energy systems. There is a need among
October 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Argentine Government Launches National Sustainable Transport Plan
(AltFuels/Ministry of Transport Argentina) Within the framework of the Sustainable Mobility Week, the Minister of Transport Alexis Guerrera presented the “National
October 03, 2022 Read Full Article
‘It Makes Climate Change Real’: How Carbon Emissions Got Rebranded as ‘Pollution’
by Kate Yoder (Grist) California activists paved the way for defining climate change as an air pollution problem. Now it's
October 03, 2022 Read Full Article
44 Minnesota Gas Stations Get Grants to Offer More Biofuel Options
(Fox 9) A new grant will help 44 gas stations in Minnesota add greener fuel options at the pump. -- The Minnesota
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
Indonesia Raises Emission Reduction Goal in Bet on EV, Biofuel
by Norman Harsono (Bloomberg) Nation pledges to cut emissions by 31.89%, from 29% by 2030; Emission cut could be deeper
September 30, 2022 Read Full Article
California Gov. Newsom Sends SAF Bill, AB 1322, Back to Legislature Unsigned
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sept. 28 he will not sign a bill the California
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Projected to Turbo Charge Biofuel Growth
by Kenneth Scott Zuckerberg (CoBank) • By producing fuel using sources with lower carbon intensity compared to traditional petroleum based
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Atlantic Aviation, Avfuel Provide SAF for UN Delegates Meeting
(AvFuel/Biomass Magazine) As the United Nations holds its Mountain Partnership Global Meeting in Aspen next week, Atlantic Aviation and Avfuel Corporation
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Delivers Final Rule on Canola Oil RFS Fuel Pathways to OMB
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 19 delivered a final rule to create canola oil fuel
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Engineering Biology for Climate & Sustainability: A Research Roadmap for a Cleaner Future
(Engineering Biology for Climate & Sustainability) Engineering Biology for Climate & Sustainability: A Research Roadmap for a Cleaner Future is
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Miller-Meeks: Biochar: A Brighter Future
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks (The Iowa Torch) Mariannette Miller-Meeks: Biochar has the incredible potential to help sequester carbon in our agricultural
September 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Thompson: Farmers Can Help Solve Nation’s Fuel Crisis | Opinion
by Bob Thompson (Michigan Farmers Union/Detroit News) ... Fortunately, President Joe Biden and our members of Congress have taken decisive steps
September 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Special Report: Advisory - Story Has Been Withdrawn - How U.S. Ethanol Plants Are Allowed to Pollute More than Oil Refineries
Reuters is withdrawing a Sept. 8 article that compared carbon emissions from U.S. ethanol plants and oil refineries because of
September 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Has Said That Sustainable Biofuels Play a Key Role in Reducing Green House Gas Emissions from the Transport Sector
(India Education Diary) Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said that sustainable biofuels play a key role in
September 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Global Clean Energy Action Forum, the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Biofuture Statement – Governments and Industry Affirm the Future of Bio-Based Fuels, Chemical, and Materials
(Biofuture Platform) The government and industry members of the Biofuture Platform Initiative and Campaign announce the release of their Biofuture Statement
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
SEA-LNG Response to UCL Rreport Exploring Methods for Understanding Stranded Value: Case Study on LNG Capable Ships
(SEA-LNG) The recent study from UCL, Exploring methods for understanding stranded value: case study on LNG capable ships, is a flawed academic
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Top 5: All EVs, All the Time in the EU??
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) ... • Plug-in Hybrids with E85: An IFPEN study has showed that they’re just
September 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Testifies before Michigan State House Committee in Support of Bill Boosting Biofuel Blends
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley testified before the Michigan State House Committee on Tax Policy in
September 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Barbarians at the Gate: WasteFuel Offers New Methanol Tech to Ward off the New Barbarians of Industrial Emission
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From New York and the stages of ClimateWeek therein arrives news that WasteFuel, which would not
September 22, 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
Within Clear Sight: The California Air Resources Board Is Working on Its Latest Scoping Plan
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California Air Resources Board is working on its latest scoping plan, which could
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
Living Our Net-Zero Emissions Pledge
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) The producer-members of the Renewable Fuels Association are hard at work implementing their pledge to
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
UPDATE 2-GM Backs Setting Tough U.S. Emissions Targets for 2030
by David Shepardson (Reuters) General Motors Co said on Tuesday it backed establishing tougher federal emissions standards to help ensure at
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Considerations for the ReFuelEU Aviation Trilogue
by Chelsea Baldino and Jayant Mukhopadhaya (International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)) This briefing paper assesses the differences between the
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Booster® Expands Renewable Diesel Product Offering to Fleets Across California, Marking Major Milestone
(Booster®/Business Wire) By converting its fleet customers in three major markets to renewable diesel, the company has transitioned nearly every California
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
CO2 Standards for Cars and Vans: Automakers, Auto Parts Industry and Fuel Manufacturers Call for Trilogue Negotiations to Fully Implement the Outcome of Council General Approach to Enable, after 2035, ICE Vehicles Registered to Run Exclusively on CO2-Neutral Fuels
(Fuels Europe) We, automotive companies, fuels manufacturing companies and industry associations are planning our industrial future to be fully consistent with
September 20, 2022 Read Full Article
ICCT Report on LNG Pathway Makes Flawed Assumptions Based on Outdated Data
(SEA-LNG) SEA-LNG responds to a report by the NGO International Council on Clean Transportation: Comparing the Future Demand for, Supply
September 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Directional Aviation Invests in Alder Fuels
(Directional Aviation/Biobased Diesel Daily) Private aviation investment firm Directional Aviation announced Sept. 15 that it is making a financial investment
September 20, 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