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(American Lung Association) Biobased Academy® is a comprehensive training program designed to educate professionals on the operational, health, safety, and environmental benefits
June 27, 2023 Read Full Article
AGQM to Offer New Lab Training for Biodiesel Analysis
(GQM/Biobased Diesel Daily) The German biodiesel-quality management association AGQM, together with ASG Analytik-Service AG, is offering new laboratory training for the
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
The Planet Forward Summer Seminar: Advancing Multimedia Storytelling in Environmental Sustainability
by Anneliese Palmer (Planet Forward/George Washington University) Planet Forward recently concluded its first Summer Seminar held June 4 to 9, 2023,
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Crown’s Next Step in Biofuel Innovation
by Bill Morphew (Biobased Diesel Daily) Crown’s recently completed Liquids Pilot Plant offers customers access to a state-of-the-art continuous-process environment. As the
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Makueni’s Castor Beans Feeding Italian Biofuel Firm
by Pius Maundu (Nation Media Group) Castor beans are the raw material for jet fuel; Its production nosedived over the
May 17, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA Unveils New and Improved Ethanol Emergency Response Website
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce its new and improved Ethanol Emergency Response website, showcasing a cleaner,
April 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Sardinia Academy of Waste Management 2nd Edition - Training Webinars --- Weekly through July 6, 2023 --- ONLINE
Following the enthusiastic success of the 2021, we are proud to annouce the 2nd edition of the SARDINIA ACADEMY OF WASTE MANAGEMENT, an annual
April 10, 2023 Read Full Article
OTT Announces Energy I-Corps Lab Call DEADLINE April 28, 2023
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) today (March 8, 2023) announced an
April 03, 2023 Read Full Article
IBAC and ICAO Partner to Speed the Uptake of SAF
by Conor Feasey (Corporate Jet Investor) Speeding the global uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the aim of a new
April 03, 2023 Read Full Article
2023 Biofuels Academy --- May 8 – 12, 2023 --- West Des Moines, IA
This four day program is designed as The Practical Workshop for Ethanol Plant Operators and is organized around lectures and
March 27, 2023 Read Full Article
ACTC Diesel Students Train for Future of Biodiesel
(The Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky./Yahoo!) Eleven Diesel Technology students completed a biodiesel training/information course with the Kentucky Soybean Board in November. Cody
January 10, 2023 Read Full Article
New Grants Support Award-Winning RFA Safety Programs
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has again received grant funding to continue to support its safety education program through
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Eni Launches the First Production of Vegetable Oil for Biorefining in Kenya
(Eni) The initiative in Kenya represents the first integrated project in the world to bring Africa into the vertical bio-refinery
July 19, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Ethanol Safety Training Programs Now Available in Spanish
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association’s award-winning ethanol safety training program is now able to reach new audiences with the
July 15, 2022 Read Full Article
NAFA Partners With ESG Integrity to Assist Its Members With SEC Requirements on Environmental And Social Governance Regulations
(Fuels Institute) ESG Integrity, a Fuels Institute program, and the National Association of Fleet Managers (NAFA) announced a partnership to
June 09, 2022 Read Full Article
IFF Announces Collaboration for Enhanced Training with PROtect® LLC
(International Flavors and Fragrances) IFF’s Health & Biosciences division, is pleased to announce its collaboration with PROtect® LLC (PROtect) to deliver enhanced training to producers in the ethanol
June 03, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Celebrates Safety Recognition Milestone
(Renewable Fuels Association) Marking a decade of leadership in the area of ethanol industry safety, the Renewable Fuels Association has received
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
NORA Rolls out New Technical Resource Center for Technicians of Liquid-Fuel Heating Systems
(National Oilheat Research Alliance/Biobased Diesel Daily) As technology changes and in-field challenges continue to occur, the National Oilheat Research Alliance
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Holds Training on Updated Process to Bring Biofuels to Market
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA in holding webinars on March 23 and April 6 related to its
March 23, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Sets Series of Emergency Response ‘Train the Trainer’ Webinars
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is hosting a series of four “train the trainer” webinars in 2022 for
January 10, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA, TRANSCAER Unveil Ethanol Emergency Response Video Series
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has released a series of ethanol emergency response videos aimed at ensuring effective responses
December 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Live Online CC-P® Prep Programs
(Association of Climate Change Officers) ACCO offers recurring programs enabling participants to leverage live online training (supplemented by on-demand study resources)
December 01, 2021 Read Full Article
American Biogas Council Training
(American Biogas Council) Operator School -- ABC’s Operator School is an intensive 25-hour course taught by a team of operations
November 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Biogas Now & Beyond
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Market momentum, potential and policy were some of the main discussion topics at the virtual
November 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Record Grants Support RFA Ethanol Safety Training Programs
(Renewable Fuels Association) Two grant awards totaling a record $175,000 will help the Renewable Fuels Association continue its award-winning ethanol safety
October 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Remaining On Track: Rail Safety and Compliance Are Issues Ethanol Producers Can’t Afford to Ignore.
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Whether on private property or moving down the track, even small errors can
October 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Grant Invests over €250K in R&D to Support Drive for Biofuel to Heat Irish Homes
(Laois News/Grant Engineering) Grant Engineering, Ireland’s leading home heating appliance manufacturer, has invested over €250,000 in pioneering a major R&D
August 31, 2021 Read Full Article
How ABPDU Is Training the Next Generation of Bioprocess Engineers --- September 16, 2021 --- ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 14, 2022
Join the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office on September 16, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET, for a webinar
August 25, 2021 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Signs RNG Agreements in Trucking, Transit and Refuse Fleets
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed a slew of new deals in response to the demand for
August 19, 2021 Read Full Article
25 % Subsidy for Investors for Ethanol Production
(The Pioneer) In a bid to attract investors for ethanol production in the State, Department of Industries organised a Stakeholders’ Meet
July 28, 2021 Read Full Article
DOE Announces Technical Assistance for Local Governments on Waste-to-Energy
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are pleased to announce
July 07, 2021 Read Full Article
New RFA Staffer in DC, 10 Years of Ethanol Safety, and Crappie Masters 2021
(Ethanol Report 1-28-21/Energy.AgWired.com) In this edition of the Ethanol Report , we hear from three Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) staff members
January 28, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA Completes a Decade of Ethanol Safety Training Leadership
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association’s industry-leading safety program celebrates 10 years of national leadership this month. Over the past
December 29, 2020 Read Full Article
George Washington University Offers Environmental and Energy Management Graduate Program
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The George Washington University will be offering full-time and part-time interdisciplinary graduate studies as part
December 08, 2020 Read Full Article
New Grants Support RFA’s Award-Winning Safety Education
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has recently been awarded $75,000 in grants to support its safety education program through
October 19, 2020 Read Full Article
TSCA Fundamentals --- October 19-29, 2020 --- ONLINE
Invaluable training on the essentials of TSCA -- Implementation of the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is very much
September 24, 2020 Read Full Article
RFA Safety Programs the Hottest Ticket in Town
(Renewable Fuels Association) Within the course of a week, the Renewable Fuels Association provided ethanol safety training to nearly 600 participants
August 21, 2020 Read Full Article
Virtual Training for the New 2019 Version of ISO 14064 Part 3 --- October 12-15, 2020 --- ONLINE
Futurepast (We Count Carbon) Virtual Classroom with John Shideler -- Training for organizations, verifiers and oversight bodies on the new 2019
August 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Biodiesel for Diesel Technicians Training For Mid-Atlantic States --- July 15-16, 2020
Training tailored to diesel technicians and mechanics Help answer your customer's questions about biodiesel Get the latest on biodiesel fuel
July 07, 2020 Read Full Article
For Eight Years Running, RFA Safety Programs Earn National Recognition
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has received the TRANSCAER National Achievement Award in recognition of extraordinary achievement by the
April 24, 2020 Read Full Article
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) Announces Release of Complete Suite of TSCA Tutor™ Regulatory Training Courses Online and On-Demand
(Bergeson & Cempbell) B&C Launches TSCA Tutor™ Online, On-Demand Training Courses: Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce the
February 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Blended Curriculum: The Nebraska Ethanol Board Offers Workshops
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Nebraska Ethanol Board offers workshops to help retailers learn more about E15 and
January 30, 2020 Read Full Article
CARB Moves forward with Third-Party Verification for Low Carbon Fuel Standard
(Green Car Congress) California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) has supported an innovative revolution in alternative fuels. Those fuels have replaced
January 30, 2020 Read Full Article
ONLINE ONLY IBBK proBIOGAS International – Biogas Engineering and Operating Training with Plant Visits --- NEW DATE April 20-29, 2020
7-day In-depth Course, SHMT, Stuttgart, Germany Calling all biogas plant operators and AD enthusiasts… If you want to really understand… How
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuel Center Releases Calendar of Biofuel Training Events for the Year 2020
(Advanced Biofuel Center/AltEnergyMag.com) The Advanced Biofuel Center is a bioenergy crop research and development company that has established the Biodiesel
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
RFA Receives Grants for Ethanol Safety Education
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has recently been awarded grants to support its safety education program through on-site
October 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Growdiesel Ventures Limited, India's Leading Biofuel Company Launches Renewable Fuel Industrial Training Certification for Students
(Growdiesel Ventures Limited/Futures Trading Charts) Established in 2001, Growdiesel is India's leading Renewable Fuel company that is providing innovative turn-key solutions to
October 15, 2019 Read Full Article
Crown Opens New Global Headquarters and Innovation Center
(Crown Iron Works) ... Crown Iron Works unveils its new Global Headquarters and Innovation Center in Blaine, Minnesota. The 68,000 square-foot,
September 18, 2019 Read Full Article
The Golden Cow – Is India the Place to Be for Biofuels?
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... Is India the cash cow for biofuels? Or even the golden cow? If Aemetis’
August 19, 2019 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: RFA Safety Webinar --- August 20, 2019
The Renewable Fuels Association, in partnership with TRANSCAER®, is hosting a free ethanol safety “Train the Trainer” webinar on Tuesday,
August 15, 2019 Read Full Article
Total Starts Up the La Mède Biorefinery
(Total) Total has started up production at the La Mède biorefinery in southeastern France, with the first batches of biofuel
July 05, 2019 Read Full Article
NREL Announces Participants for 2019 Executive Energy Leadership Program
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has selected 21 leaders to participate in
July 01, 2019 Read Full Article
RFA Earns Seventh Straight TRANSCAER® Award
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy. AgWired.com) For the seventh consecutive year, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has received a TRANSCAER® National Achievement Award for
April 12, 2019 Read Full Article
Carbon Markets, Low Carbon and Sustainable Aviation Fuels with ATAG 2019 Global Sustainable Aviation Forum (Classroom, 3 days)
As ICAO Member States begin to implement the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), there is growing
April 08, 2019 Read Full Article
NCMA Courses on Algae Culturing and Identification
(Algae Biomass Organization) The National Center for Marine Algae and Microbiota (NCMA) at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will be
March 29, 2019 Read Full Article
B&C Launches TSCA Tutor™ Modular Training Platform
(Bergeson & Campbell) Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce an exciting and important new component to our suite
February 21, 2019 Read Full Article
BIOGAS #HANDS ON International Engineering & Operating Training --- May 7-15, 2019 --- Stuttgart, Germany
SAVE THE DATE This 7-day training is IBBK‘s premium course. The many years of experience of the German biogas experts enable the
December 21, 2018 Read Full Article
3-Day Seminar BIOGAS#TRAINING --- March 11-13, 2019 --- Johannesburg, South Africa
The 3 day training seminar focuses on the biogas market in Africa with attention to the local characteristics of substrate selection, plant
December 21, 2018 Read Full Article
International and Irish Intensive Biogas Training: Practical Plant Planning, Digester Biology, Biogas and Digestate Upgrading --- February 19-22, 2019 --- Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, UK
This 4 day in-depth course will provide you with practical hands on knowledge. You will learn to master today's plant operation challenges with
December 21, 2018 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: RFA, TRANSCAER to Host Ethanol Safety Webinars in 2019 --- July 2, August 13
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association, in partnership with TRANSCAER®, will host four ethanol safety webinars in 2019, beginning next month. The first
December 21, 2018 Read Full Article
NCERC Pumped up with 15 Years of Success
by Karen Binder (AgriNews) While most talk these days about ethanol swirls around fuel credits and marketing needs, the National Corn-to-Ethanol
December 06, 2018 Read Full Article
CSX Brings Emergency Training to NJ Firefighters as Crude Oil Shipments Rise
by Curtis Tate (North Jersey Record) CSX, the railroad that operates trains carrying millions of gallons of crude oil and ethanol
October 06, 2018 Read Full Article
Edo Farmers Mull Establishment of N450m Ethanol Plants
by Frank Eleanya (Business Day) Cassava farmers under the aegis of Nigeria Cassava Growers Association (NCGA), Edo State chapter, mull plans
July 17, 2018 Read Full Article
2nd Annual 5-Day Digester Operator Training Course --- June 18-22, 2018 --- Oshkosh, WI
Come learn from top digestion operations experts to increase biogas production, digestate quality, revenue and avoid costly, time-consuming and smelly
June 07, 2018 Read Full Article
Educational Opportunities for Ethanol Plant Employees
by Carrie Muhlling (Energy.AgWired.com) Ethanol plant employees will have the opportunity to further their education this summer with two courses from
May 16, 2018 Read Full Article
RFA Receives Sixth TRANSCAER® Award for Ethanol Safety Seminars
by Emily Druckman (Renewable Fuels Association) For the sixth consecutive year, the Renewable Fuels Association has received a TRANSCAER® National Achievement
April 10, 2018 Read Full Article
RFA Receives Grant for Ethanol Safety Training
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association has received a $50,000 federal grant to help continue the its ethanol safety
October 18, 2017 Read Full Article
Financing Bioeconomy Ventures, Pt. 8: Planning for Plant Startup and Operations
by Charles Loos, Bernard Cooker and Mindy Collier (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) To get a new plant started, management must provide the
October 05, 2017 Read Full Article
Argonne Opens Call for Second Cohort of Chain Reaction Innovations
(U.S. Department of Energy/Newswise) Those who are selected for the Chain Reaction Innovations program will gain, among other things, access
September 07, 2017 Read Full Article
ATEC Passes First Semester
(Algae Industry Magazine) The Algae Technology Education Consortium (ATEC), a collaboration among the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Algae Foundation, universities,
May 10, 2017 Read Full Article
RFA Earns 5th TRANSCAER Award for Ethanol Safety Seminars
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has received the TRANSCAER® National Achievement Award for the fifth year
April 25, 2017 Read Full Article
New Study Shows Novia Scotia Has ‘Strong Potential’ to Produce Advanced Biofuels
(Biofuels International) A new study shows Nova Scotia has strong potential to develop an innovative biorefinery that produces an advanced
February 03, 2017 Read Full Article
RFA Wins TRANSCAER Award for Ethanol Safety
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) For the fourth time, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), has won the TRANSCAER National Achievement Award
May 16, 2016 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Flammable Liquid Unit Trains Response Curriculum
(US Department of Transportation) Online Resource Offers Responders a Flexible Approach to Pre-Incident Planning for Rail Incidents -- The US Department
April 05, 2016 Read Full Article
Firefighters Train with Duonix Biodiesel
by Jory Schweers (Beatrice Daily Sun) Beatrice Fire Department has been working with the Duonix Biodiesel plant west of town
October 07, 2015 Read Full Article
Grants Provide HazMat Training for Crude Oil, Ethanol Incidents
(U.S. Department of Transportation/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced
October 05, 2015 Read Full Article
Novzymes Rolls out Ethanol Education Training Program
by Ann Bailey (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A new training tool called Novozymes Bioenergy University is available to the ethanol industry. Novozymes
September 16, 2015 Read Full Article
FDA Releases Details of FSMA Rule, Extends Compliance Deadlines
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Meeting a court directed deadline, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration submitted the
September 11, 2015 Read Full Article
From Blueprint to Baler
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) AGCO is well-equipped to aid the first U.S. cellulosic ethanol plants in devising efficient and
August 19, 2015 Read Full Article
Training Program Teaches Diesel Mechanics about Biodiesel
(Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) A federal grant has helped expand a program to educate diesel technicians about biodiesel throughout the Midwest.
June 11, 2015 Read Full Article
Energy Path 2014 – Path towards Sustainability
by Olatomiwa Bifarin* (Advanced Biofuel USA) The 2014 edition of the Energy Path convergence which took place at Albright College
June 30, 2014 Read Full Article
RFA Announces Availability of New Training Materials
(Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Renewable Fuels Association has unveiled an updated version of “The Training Guide to Ethanol
May 14, 2014 Read Full Article
National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center Celebrates 10 Years, Biofuel Industry Growth, Development
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The National Corn-to-Ethanol Center opened its doors for tours, lunch and demonstrations during
October 22, 2013 Read Full Article
NBB’s Biodiesel for Diesel Technicians Training Program Earns ASE Accreditation
by National Biodiesel Board (Biodiesel Magazine) The National Biodiesel Board’s Biodiesel for Diesel Technicians training program has taken a huge
January 23, 2012 Read Full Article
CJP Organizes Global Programmes on Pongamia, Moringa, Jojoba and Castor Biodiesel Crop in 2012
(LowCarbonEconomy.com) ...CJP has the privilege to provide most authoritative Knowledge platform known for Development of Sustainable Non-Food Oil Crop
December 08, 2011 Read Full Article
Free Job Training: 55 Grants Available to Retrain Workers for Biofuels Industry
(University of California San Diego Extension/PR NewsWire) If algae is to be the solution for America's pain at the gas
November 28, 2011 Read Full Article
South Florida Community College Seeks Grants to Start Bioenergy Program
by Marc Valero (Highlands Today) With ethanol production poised to bring jobs and a major economic impact to Highlands County,
October 31, 2011 Read Full Article
Minister to Inaugurate Biofuel Centre
(Times of India) Karnataka has set a target to achieve 10% blending of biofuel by 2017. Karnataka State Biofuel Development
October 03, 2011 Read Full Article
California Dedicates $30 Million to Biofuels Expansion
by Kris Bevill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California Energy Commission has approved the state's third-year funding plan for the commission's Alternative
September 13, 2011 Read Full Article
The A.I.M. Interview: Algae Genetic Engineer Dr. Stephen Mayfield
by David Schwartz (Algae Industry Magazine) If moving genes around on a chromosome is your idea of a good time,