Neste and Scania are piloting a digital solution that enables easy follow-up and verification of each truck's usage of renewable fuels. The solution combines data from Scania Fleet Management Portal with Neste's fuel emission data.
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.
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.
In an effort to rally businesses and consumers, United has launched the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund, a first-of-its-kind investment vehicle designed to support start-ups focused on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The use of science-based, consistent and transparent lifecycle analysis methods will be crucially important in implementing the SAF tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act, the RFA said in comments to the U.S. Department of Treasury.
The Biomass Power Association is applauding $1.4 million in DOE funding awarded to CMS Enterprises to support a project in Michigan that aims to retofit an existing power plant to fire 100 percent biomass and enable CO2 capture technology.
Sales of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol, hit a record 171 million gallons in Minnesota in 2022, according to a new Renewable Fuels Association analysis of data from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
Enviva Inc., a producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, has announced the appointments of a chief commercial officer, chief sustainability officer, chief administrative and people officer, and general counsel.
The U.S. EPA has released data showing more than 1.75 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, up from 1.59 billion that were generated during the same month of 2022.
Boeing has agreed to purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel supplied by EPIC Fuels, Signature Aviation and Avfuel to power its U.S. commercial operations through 2023. Neste's SAF will be blended with conventional jet fuel at a 30/70 ratio.
The Andersons Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 14, reporting strong quarterly results and record full year earnings. The company's renewables segment achieved good results despite lower ethanol margins.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Feb. 9 issued a determination that states the U.S. EPA's June 2022 denial of 69 SREs under the RFS is not a rule, and therefore is not subject to the requirements of the Congressional Review Act.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 16 released data showing that two SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 24 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 22 that were pending as of mid-January.
bp has announced plans to retrofit its Kwinana refinery in Australia to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. The facility is expected to begin producing biobased fuels in 2026.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 16 released data showing that two SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 24 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 22 that were pending as of mid-January.
Growth Energy is urging the IRS to rely on the most accurate and up-to-date lifecycle analysis (LCA) approaches in order to make the most of the 40B and 45Z tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Amp Americas has begun construction on a dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Darlington, Wisconsin. The new project is expected to capture dairy waste from approximately 4,000 cows and is scheduled begin operations in mid-2023.
The U.S. EPA has released data showing more than 1.75 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, up from 1.59 billion that were generated during the same month of 2022.
The Renewable Fuels Association is hosting a series of four “train the trainer� webinars in 2023 for emergency response professionals. The webinars will teach individuals how to train others in ethanol emergency response tactics and procedures.
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities has released a new RFP for the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund, which is offering $500,000 to protect bottomland hardwood and other wetland forests in North Carolina and Virginia.
GAO: EPA's June 2022 denial of SREs not subject to CRA
February 20, 2023
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Feb. 9 issued a determination that states the U.S. EPA's June 2022 denial of 69 SREs under the RFS is not a rule, and therefore is not subject to the requirements of the Congressional Review Act.
Biomass Energy Lab's Chris Wiberg discusses the inception and evolution of wood pellet quality standards, plant certification and industry trends.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Feb. 9 issued a determination that states the U.S. EPA's June 2022 denial of 69 SREs under the RFS is not a rule, and therefore is not subject to the requirements of the Congressional Review Act.
Once a rising powerhouse in the industry, the Russian biomass sector is on the downslide.
Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc.'s U.K. subsidiary received a grant of approximately £16.8 million ($20.2 million) from the U.K. Department for Transport Advanced Fuels Fund to support development of SAF production facility.
UGI Energy Services LLC, a subsidiary of UGI Corp., and Archaea Energy Inc., a subsidiary of bp, have entered into a joint venture, Aurum Renewables LLC, to develop a renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Pennsylvania.
Vermeer continues to innovate with the introduction of the redesigned Vermeer HG4000 horizontal grinder. This new generation of the HG4000 delivers powerful performance in various wood waste recycling applications and landscaping material production.
Business Briefs
By Ethanol Producer Magazine
February 15, 2023
Industry announcements from the March issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine, including Calgary's proposed ethanol and RNG production facility, the passage of an SAF tax credit in Illinois, EPA's approval of LanzaJet's alcohol-to-jet pathway and more.
The Renewable Fuels Association CEO said a national Clean Fuel Program will need to be carefully designed in a way that avoids picking technology winners and losers and drives the greatest GHG emissions reductions at the lowest cost.
The American Biogas Council submitted comments to the U.S. EPA's proposed “Set Rule� regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard. The proposed rule includes RVOs for 2023, 2024 and 2025 and addresses the genration of eRINs.
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