USDA Rural Development on Jan. 21 announced the launch of a new Clean Energy website that aims to support the expanded use of biomass, wind, solar, hydropower and geothermal energy in rural power production.
Synthica Energy announces Clark Water, the water and wastewater infrastructure construction arm of Clark Construction Group, has been contracted to lead the construction of its new anaerobic digestion and RNG facility in Rome, Georgia.
Wizz Air, Airbus, as well as Moeve and Charleroi Airport, on Jan. 16 announced the successful completion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) operational trial. During the trial, Wizz Air operated more than 50 flights using a blend of SAF.
Federated Co-operatives Ltd. on Jan. 17 announced it has shelved plans for a 15,000-barrel-per-day renewable diesel plant proposed for development in Regina, Saskatchewan. Plans for an adjacent canola crush facility are also being paused.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 17 published its third triennial report to Congress on biofuels and the environment. The document, the third in a series of required reports to Congress, takes a critical view of the RFS’s impact on the environment.
Reps. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., and David Valadao, R-Calif., have introduced the Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025 to extend the Section 48 investment tax credit (ITC) for qualified biogas properties.
Clean Fuels is asking the U.S. EPA to pause the rulemaking process on its proposed partial waiver of 2024 cellulosic volumes until it can provide a full accounting of all available cellulosic RINs for 2024 and consider the impact of SREs.
In late November, EcoEngineers presented a webinar exploring hydrogen’s place in the renewables transition.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 17 released updated data showing that more than 25.22 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2024, up from 23.85 billion in 2023.
Piramal Pharma Ltd. has achieved a notable environmental milestone at its API and intermediates manufacturing facility in Digwal, India, by converting its coal-fired steam boiler to operate on biomass briquettes.
Terviva Inc. on Jan. 14 announced a strategic investment from Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. Idemitsu, in partnership with Terviva and Australia-based Stanmore is beginning a trial plantation of Terviva’s pongamia in Queensland, Australia.
Biochar production company Myno is on track to have its first carbon removal facility operating by 2026.
Editor's note from Biomass Magazine Issue 1, 2024
Just three years after its renewable natural gas industry debut, Vision RNG has made significant accomplishments that align with its mission to provide mid-sized landfill owners with solutions to capture, process and commercialize landfill gas.
Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. EPA administrator, on Jan. 16 responded to questions regarding his support for the RFS, E15 and SAF during a hearing held by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 16 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, showing 11 new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The agency denied one SRE petition and 139 SRE petitions remain pending.
London-based Heathrow Airport on Jan. 10 announced it targeting 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use in 2025. To support that goal, the airport is offering £86 million ($105.27 million) to airlines under its pioneering SAF incentive scheme.
The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office on Jan. 16 announced $1.35 million in Phase 2 funding for three projects to accelerate wood heater innovation and develop the next generation of efficient and clean wood heaters.
Arbios Biotech announces completion of biomass to bio-oil facility in Prince George
By Arbios Biotech
January 16, 2025
Arbios Biotech has completed construction of a facility in Prince George, British Columbia, that uses Licella’s Cat-HTR hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) technology to transform forest residues and other woody residuals into a renewable bio-oil.
Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC announced today that it has delivered first gas at 10 renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across the Midwest. The company now owns and operates 15 RNG projects in the region.
The American Biogas Council announced on Jan. 16 the results of its annual board election. Richard Cooper, Vice President of Business Development at NW Natural Renewables, was voted in as the board’s newest member.
Neste is partnering with the Italian fuel distributor Firmin to make Neste MY Renewable Diesel available for the first time in Italy to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector.
Precise moisture measurement can make a multimillion-dollar difference for biomass power facilities.
The USDA on Jan. 15 published an interim rule that establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting and verifying GHG emissions associated with the production of biofuel feedstock commodity crops grown in the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 15 released the 45ZCF-GREET model. The announcement follows the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service guidance on the 45Z clean fuels production credit released on Jan. 10.
GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride on Jan. 15 announced the commissioning of an RNG project at Pilgrim’s poultry processing facility in Sumter, South Carolina. The project is expected to inject RNG into the pipeline by the end of January.
USA BioEnergy on Jan. 12 announced it has closed on the acquisition of 1,600-plus acres of land in East Texas for its new $2.8 billion advanced biorefinery, designed to convert wood waste into sustainable, net-zero aviation fuel (SAF).
Anaergia Inc.has signed a binding agreement with Techbau S.p.A. for the building of five new biomethane production plants in Italy. Anaergia S.r.l. will be the technology provider and Techbau will be the general contractor.
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