On Dec. 7, U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt appeared before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce to provide testimony the mission of the EPA. The Renewable Fuel Standard was among the topics discussed during the hearing.
Assessing the Climate Benefits of Wood Heat
By John Gunn
December 06, 2017
Wood pellet heat is a new and growing heating alternative in the U.S., and it has been proposed as a climate-beneficial energy source to replace fossil fuels, though little work has been done to assess this claim.
Ben-Gurion University researchers believe poultry waste holds promise as a renewable fuel for heat and electricity. The scientists compared two processes that turned poultry droppings into fuel to determine which was more effective.
Thirty-nine students from Sibley East High School in Arlington, Minnesota, toured Winthrop's Heartland Corn Products on Nov. 14 to gain a better appreciation and understanding on local renewable fuel production.
Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, is asking the U.S. EPA to complete studies assessing the impact of the Renewable Fuel Standard on air, water and land quality.
Japan's Energy Industry Embraces Biomass
By Seth Walker
December 06, 2017
Japan's energy system has undergone several transitions over the past century, in response to changing market conditions and political and environmental shocks, and is experiencing one such transition right now
The Industry's Second, More Challenging Act
December 06, 2017
The Japanese market will look nothing like the market in the U.K. There is no Japanese equivalent of Drax, and as a result, the industry and its logistical partners will have to find new ways to answer the same questions.
Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, is asking the U.S. EPA to complete studies assessing the impact of the Renewable Fuel Standard on air, water and land quality.
JGP Energy Partners, a joint venture between Green Plains Inc. and Jefferson Energy Companies, loaded its first vessel with nearly 3 million gallons of ethanol destined for Brazil Dec. 4. The newly constructed terminal is located in Beaumont, Texas.
Toyota Motor North America Inc. plans to build a carbonate fuel cell power generation plant with a hydrogen fueling station to support operations at the Port of Long Beach. The facility will use bio-waste sourced from California agricultural waste.
Following the commissioning of 20 EnviThan gas upgrading plants in Germany, U.K., France, China and Denmark, EnviTec is looking back on a successful five-year partnership with Evonik, the technology leader for membrane-based gas separation.
As drivers across the country hit the road during this busy holiday travel season, Growth Energy is launching a digital advertising campaign in E15 markets to educate drivers about the clean, high-performance fueling option that can save money.
On Nov. 30, the U.S. EPA published documents describing its interpretation of statutory requirements to conduct periodic reviews of certain aspects of the Renewable Fuel Standard and prior actions the agency has taken to fulfill its obligations.
Renewable Industries Canada has launched a public awareness campaign on the environmental and economic benefits of biofuels mandates. Dubbed "Facts Don't Lie," the campaign is designed to educate the public on the benefits of biofuels.
Edeniq Inc. recently announced that the U.S. EPA has approved Mid America Agri Products – Wheatland LLC's registration to produce cellulosic ethanol at its ethanol production facility in Madrid, Nebraska, using Edeniq's Pathway technology.
On Nov. 30, the U.S. EPA published documents describing its interpretation of statutory requirements to conduct periodic reviews of certain aspects of the Renewable Fuel Standard and prior actions the agency has taken to fulfill its obligations.
Renewable Industries Canada has launched a public awareness campaign on the environmental and economic benefits of biofuels mandates. Dubbed "Facts Don't Lie," the campaign is designed to educate the public on the benefits of biofuels.
Demand for imported biomass is expected to surge in Japan, in the midst of an aggressive energy landscape overhaul.
An engineer at Washington University in St. Louis has stitched together the best bits of several different bacteria to synthesize a new biofuel product that matches current engines better than previously produced biofuels.
The Solid Waste Association of North America has released a new installment to its “Five to Stay Alive� series, featuring safety tips for waste-to-energy employees. The safety campaign includes flyers and posters that help keep safety front-of-mind.
On Dec. 1, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting a waiver of Renewable Fuel Standard blending requirements, claiming the program is negatively impacting the state's economy and employment.
ICM Inc. has announced data from two studies shows the production of value-added animal nutrition solutions for protein production is achievable with ICM's patented Fiber Separation Technology and patented Fiber Separation Technology Next Gen.
Ten years ago, Renewable Fuels Association member company Western New York Energy began production at its 62-million gallon per year ethanol plant in Medina, New York.
On Dec. 1, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting a waiver of Renewable Fuel Standard blending requirements, claiming the program is negatively impacting the state's economy and employment.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) data for October, announcing that nearly 1.68 billion RINs were generated during the month, including more than 19.23 million cellulosic RINs.
Researchers at UC Riverside's Center for Renewable Natural Gas recently received a grant from SoCalGas to examine the proposed 100 percent RPS and explore options that can help achieve emission reduction goals more efficiently and at lower costs.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) data for October, announcing that nearly 1.68 billion RINs were generated during the month, including more than 19.23 million cellulosic RINs.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released production data for the first half of November, reporting more than 57 percent of the sugarcane processed went to ethanol production.
What began as a project focused on developing pellets that could be shipped via pipeline led to the development of a new type of torrefied pellet that has increased bulk energy density, durability, and resistance to moisture.
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