The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association's 2019 First-Half Report highlights the organization's push to grow the use of E15 in Minnesota, and the impacts the 1-pound RVP waiver for the fuel has had on the state.
The Renewable Fuels Association and the legendary Kenny Hauk of Hauk Designs are collaborating on a project that highlights the many benefits of using ethanol fuel blends in high-performance off-road vehicles.
Valero Energy Corp. released second quarter financial results on July 25, reporting mixed results for its biofuel segments. Income from the ethanol segment was down, but income from renewable diesel was up. Production volumes of both fuels increased.
The High Cost of Low-grade Grease
By Ron Kotrba
July 25, 2019
Total cost of ownership, not just price per pound, should be the gauge by which pellet mill grease is measured.
The U.S. EPA has posted call-in information for its July 31 hearing on the proposed rule to set 2020 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and the 2021 RVO for biomass-based diesel under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Valero Energy Corp. released second quarter financial results on July 25, reporting mixed results for its biofuel segments. Income from the ethanol segment was down, but income from renewable diesel was up. Production volumes of both fuels increased.
Drax Group plc released its half-year financial report July 24, reporting increased profit. The company also discussed plans to expand pellet production capacity and reported an increase in biomass power output.
ACE CEO Brian Jennings highlighted the important role corn ethanol could have in further reducing GHG emissions if properly valued under the RFS in a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler July 25.
The U.S. EPA has posted call-in information for its July 31 hearing on the proposed rule to set 2020 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and the 2021 RVO for biomass-based diesel under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Brightmark Energy has purchased an anaerobic digester northwest of Madison, Wisconsin, that will convert 90,000 gallons per day of dairy waste from three local farms into biogas and other products. The company plans to produce RNG.
The Department of Energy has confirmed at least one instance in which the EPA approved a SRE application despite DOE analysis that determined the refinery faced no disproportionate economic hardship due to compliance with its RFS obligations.
The Department of Energy has confirmed at least one instance in which the EPA approved a SRE application despite DOE analysis that determined the refinery faced no disproportionate economic hardship due to compliance with its RFS obligations.
The USDA has announced awards of $100 million to 48 organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP). The U.S. Grains Council was one of the recipients, receiving over $6.8 million.
The Wood Pellet Association of Canada's Safety Committee is striving to eliminate incidents in the wood pellet industry.
Researchers at Rutgers University have found 10 species of red algae stole about 1 percent of their genes from bacteria to cope with toxic metals and salt stress in hot springs. The findings could help design algae that produce fuels or chemicals.
The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets published a proposed rule July 24 to allow E15 sales within the state. The move will soon open the nation's fourth largest gasoline market to sales of the fuel blend.
London-based Heathrow airport included a statement in its half year financial report released July 23 calling on the United Nation's International Civil Aviation Organization to set targets for the use of aviation biofuels.
For well over a decade, numerous academic institutions, research institutions, governmental agencies, and private industries have focused on commercializing torrefaction technology,
Finland-based forestry company Stora Enso has announced plans to invest €10 million ($11.15 million) to build a pilot facility that will produce biobased carbon materials from lignin that can be used in batteries.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration is awarding a $10 million grant to the Panama City Port Authority in Panama City, Florida, to support the development of a new biomass bulk storage facility.
Finland-based forestry company Stora Enso has announced plans to invest €10 million ($11.15 million) to build a pilot facility that will produce biobased carbon materials from lignin that can be used in batteries.
Growth Energy launched a new ad campaign July 23 featuring a fourth-generation corn and soybean farmer who is asking Trump to ensure that the U.S. EPA considers the devastating impact some of the agency's policies are having on family farms.
More than 1.67 billion RINs, including 37.05 million cellulosic RINs, were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in June, according to new data released by the U.S. EPA. RIN generation for the first half of the year reached nearly 9.64 billion.
More than 1.67 billion RINs, including 37.05 million cellulosic RINs, were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in June, according to new data released by the U.S. EPA. RIN generation for the first half of the year reached nearly 9.64 billion.
ABFC has released a statement on the prospective costs of the proposed federal Clean Fuel Standard, reporting that market data shows the real driver of high fuel prices in British Columbia is related to crude oil production and refining.
Bright Biomethane North America has announced it will deliver its three-stage membrane separation technology to several RNG projects in New York. The project will include the overhaul of five existing digesters.
Bunge Ltd. and BP plc announced July 22 the formation of BP Bunge Bioenergia, a 50:50 joint venture bioenergy company in Brazil that will operate 11 sugarcane mills to produce ethanol, sugar and renewable electricity.
SIMEC Atlantis Energy Ltd. has announced the biomass conversion of the coal-fired Uskmouth power station in Newport, U.K., is on track to begin operations by 2021. Once complete, the 220 MW facility will be fueled with waste pellets.
Consumer awareness, quality and collaboration were the buzzwords at the 2019 Pellet Fuels Institute Annual Conference.
Haldor Topsoe will build a 10 kilogram per hour methanol plant to demonstrate the company's electrified and extremely compact eSMR Methanol technology for cost-competitive production of sustainable methanol from biogas.
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