U.S. fuel ethanol production was up nearly 2 percent the week ending Feb. 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 23. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol expanded by 1 percent.
Drax Group plc released 2022 financial results on Feb. 23, reporting that the company produced 3.9 million metric tons of wood pellets at its North American facilities last year, up 27 percent when compared to 2021.
KBR announced Feb. 20 that it has launched SAF technology in alliance with Swedish Biofuels AB, a technology developer and pioneer in cutting-edge research on biofuels. Validation of KBR's technology was performed in conjunction with DARPA.
Darling Ingredients Inc. on Feb. 21 announced Panda Restaurant Group Inc. has chosen Darling Ingredients to recycle its used cooking oil into sustainable products, such as cleaner burning renewable diesel and SAF.
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, in February reintroduced three bills that aim to support the U.S. biofuels industry by comparing the costs of EV and FFV fleets, supporting R&D for SAF, and supporting the development of biofuel fuel cells.
Johnson Matthey and bp on Feb. 20 announced that their co-developed, award-winning Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS technology has been selected by Strategic Biofuels for its Louisiana Green Fuels project in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
Aemetis Inc. on Feb. 13 released an updated five-year plan that provides insights into the company's plans to generate $2.0 billion of revenues, $496 million of net income, and $682 million adjusted EBITDA in year 2027.
FPU Renewables LLC on Feb. 21 announced plans to construct, own and operate a dairy manure renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Full Circle Dairy in Madison County, Florida. The project is expected to be operational in 2024.
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, in February reintroduced three bills that aim to support the U.S. biofuels industry by comparing the costs of EV and FFV fleets, supporting R&D for SAF, and supporting the development of biofuel fuel cells.
U.S. biofuels producer POET appears in a new short film produced by BBC StoryWorks, the commercial content division of BBC Global News. The film is part of BBC StoryWorks's new 29-part film series, “Nature's Building Blocks.�
Aemetis Inc. on Feb. 13 released an updated five-year plan that provides insights into the company's plans to generate $2.0 billion of revenues, $496 million of net income, and $682 million adjusted EBITDA in year 2027.
Pearson Fuels, the country's largest E85 distributor, has opened its 300th retail E85 site. The latest addition to the San Diego-based company's E85 network is located at 8617 Cuyamaca St., Santee, California.
Eni Sustainable Mobility and PBF Energy Inc. on Feb. 16 announced they have entered into definitive agreements to partner in a 50-50 joint venture for the biorefinery currently under construction co-located with PBF's Chalmette Refinery in Louisiana.
Bell Textron has completed its first flight fueled solely by 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with its Bell 505 becoming the first-ever single engine helicopter to fly using 100 percent SAF, according to Neste.
When Life Hands You Green Chips, Make Pellets
By Aaron Edewards
February 22, 2023
Tackling a new pellet mill of any size is a massive undertaking, and the devil is in the details.
Neste and Wizz Air have agreed on the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel from 2025 onwards. The agreement gives Wizz Air the opportunity to purchase 36,000 tons of Neste-produced SAF per annum over a period of three years.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing that ethanol production was up during the second half of January. Ethanol sales for the full month were up more than 23 percent.
Hammer Mill Maintenance: Keys to Performance
By Holger Streetz
February 22, 2023
Size reduction and homogenization is a key parameter to a pellet mill's steady, high output.
The government of Japan on Feb. 1 issued proposed biofuel standards for 2023-2027 that address both ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). A public comment period is open through March 2, with the new standards scheduled to take effect April 1.
Shell Petroleum NV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc, has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of Nature Energy Biogas A/S, the largest producer of renewable natural gas (RNG) in Europe.
The government of Japan on Feb. 1 issued proposed biofuel standards for 2023-2027 that address both ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). A public comment period is open through March 2, with the new standards scheduled to take effect April 1.
Green Impact Partners Inc. in mid-February announced plans to purchase all of the partnership units of GreenGas Colorado LLC held by its minority partner and announced the selection of Amber Infrastructure Group as a strategic partner.
A bill introduced in the Iowa legislature on Feb. 20 aims to implement new requirements for the development of carbon dioxide pipelines within the state. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has spoken out against the legislation.
The inclusion of a 30% tax credit for qualifying residential pellet appliances in the sweeping Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has rightly been called the single largest policy victory for the wood pellet industry to date
Aemetis Inc. in Feburary hosted California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross for a discussion and site tours of the company's renewable biofuel and dairy-based renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities.
Christianson PLLP on Feb. 21 announced that the U.S. EPA has approved its Quality Assurance Program (QAP) protocol for biodiesel and renewable diesel producers participating in the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor on Feb. 21 issued a statement in response to the latest article from Tyler Lark, who has a long history of neglecting the accepted science behind the climate and environmental benefits of biofuels.
Sasol, the global chemicals and energy company, and Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, have signed a MOU with the intent to establish a 50/50 joint venture (JV) in 2023 to produce SAF.
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