Aemetis Inc. on Nov. 5 announced strong support for the updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard proposal and strongly urges its adoption by the California Air Resources Board at its meeting on Nov. 8.
The U.S. exported 898,128.2 metric tons of wood pellets in September, up from both 775,856.9 metric tons the previous month and 797,296.4 metric tons in September of last year, according to data released by the USDA on Nov. 5.
The American Fuel & Petrochemicals Manufacturers on Nov. 1 petitioned the U.S. EPA to waive a portion of the compliance year 2024 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel.
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 28, to mark the official completion of its renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Full Circle Dairy (FCD) in Lee, Florida. The facility began producing RNG in June.
Hill Aircraft has furthered its commitment in providing alternative jet fuel through an expanded support agreement with World Fuel Services that will make it the first FBO in Georgia to offer dedicated SAF for business aviation customers.
DG Fuels on Oct. 30 announced plans to construct a 193 MMgy sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Moorhead, Minnesota. The proposed project supports the development of the Minnesota SAF Hub, an initiative spearheaded by the Greater MSP Partnership.
Imperial Oil Ltd. on Nov. 1 confirmed that its renewable diesel project under construction at the company’s Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta, continues to progress on schedule with startup expected during the first half of next year.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Nov. 1 sent a letter to the California Air Resources Board demanding the agency rescind proposed changes to its LCFS. CARB is expected to vote to adopt proposed LCFS amendments on Nov. 8.
Renewable energy company Drax has announced the launch of its virtual tour of its Mississippi pellet plant. The tour allows visitors to explore the plant’s operations, including the production of a wood pellet.
ZeaKal on Oct. 30 announced that PhotoSeed has been validated as the first sustainability-embedded trait technology for agriculture. PhotoSeed enhances photosynthetic capacity, increasing soybean oil by 15%.
BioVeritas LLC has announced the launch of The BioVeritas Process for SAF. This breakthrough technology converts biomass via fermentation into volatile fatty acids (VFAs), a key precursor for a range of high-value products, most notably SAF.
Bridgestone Americas on Oct. 22 announced it received a grant from the DOE’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office to support the development of a pilot plant that will advance an innovative approach to obtaining butadiene from ethanol.
PBF Energy Inc. on Oct. 31 announced that its St. Bernard Renewables facility produced 13,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel during the third quarter. Production is expected to increase during the fourth quarter.
The California Air Resources board has announced an historic agreement with the nation’s leading passenger and cargo airlines to dramatically accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for flights within the state.
OPAL Fuels Inc. on Oct. 31 announced the start of commercial operations at its RNG facility at the Polk County municipal landfill in Jones Corner, Florida. The facility has the capacity to produce 1.1 million MMBtus of RNG annually.
The USDA on Oct. 30 awarded $120 million to six fertilizer production projects through its Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. One of the awards will support the development of a biochar project in Port Angeles, Washington.
CVR Energy Inc. on Oct. 29 announced that the renewable diesel unit at its Wynnewood refinery in Oklahoma processed 19.6 million gallons of vegetable oil feedstock during the third quarter, down from 23.8 million gallons during the same period of 2023.
The USDA on Oct. 29 announced it is allocating $200 million to the newly created Biobased Product Market and Access Grant Program, which will support innovative biobased technologies and bridge the gap between pilot-scale demonstrations and commercial viability.
Vision RNG, in collaboration with Laurel Ridge Landfill, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc., and Delta Gas, has announced the start of commercial operations at its new RNG facility located at the Laurel Ridge Landfill in Lily, Kentucky.
BluSky Carbon Inc. on Oct. 29 announced that it has commenced production of biochar at a dedicated facility in Arkansas. One production unit is now operational, with two additional units planned to be installed in the future.
Call for speaker abstracts now open for the 2025 International Biomass Conference & Expo
By BBI International
October 30, 2024
The call for presentation abstracts for the 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine, is now open. The event will take place March 18-20, 2025, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.
Phillips 66 on Oct. 29 reported that its renewable fuels segment was impacted by lower margins during Q3, but company officials expect margins to improve moving forward. The company also reported it began producing SAF in September.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 850,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in July, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 920,000 tons during the month.
Synthica Energy, a developer of anaerobic digestion facilities that convert organic waste into renewable natural gas (RNG), has selected Archer Western Construction as its partner for development of Synthica’s new facility in San Antonio, Texas.
DOE Agile BioFoundry and ABPDU partner with industrial microbes to successfully scale up biobased process
By Gayle Bentley, Technology Manager, Conversion Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy
October 30, 2024
U.S. DOE researchers have scaled up a process that converts ethanol into a valuable precursor for consumer products, such as paints, coatings, and diapers. The researchers worked with industry partner Industrial Microbes to develop the process.
Golden State Natural Resources on Oct. 22 announced the release of a draft environmental impact report (DEIR) for its proposed 1-million-metric-ton-per-year industrial wood pellet project under development in California.
Italian energy company Eni and U.S.-based KKR on Oct. 24 announced an agreement under which KKR will purchase a 25% stake in Eni’s Enilive business, which encompasses the company’s biorefining, biomethane, and smart mobility solutions businesses.
SAF offers a significant opportunity for growth in the biofuel sector and a new revenue stream for farmers, but realizing that potential will depend on the establishment of favorable policies and adequate incentives, according to CoBank.
Archaea Energy, UGI celebrate startup of Pennsylvania RNG plant
October 28, 2024
Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of bp, and UGI Energy Services LLC, a subsidiary of UGI Corp., on Oct. 28 celebrate the start-up of their joint venture's renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Hegins, Pennsylvania.
The Nevada County, California, Board of Supervisors on Oct. 22 allocated $90,000 to a biomass pilot project to process large green waste and improve wildfire and climate resiliency via the production of biochar.
Advertisement
@ Copyright 2026 - BBI International - All rights reserved.