The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office has released a Summary Report from a September 2023 Request for Information (RFI) on building supply chains to meet Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge goals.
CARB on May 30 declined a request to initiate rulemaking proceedings that would require all dairies within California to adopt some form of methane mitigation and adopt enteric emissions reduction measures.
The Transport Project and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas have announced that California fleets fueled with bio-CNG achieved carbon-negativity in their transportation operations last calendar year for the fourth straight year.
CPM, a leading solutions provider of process equipment and engineered technologies, has acquired Innovative Pelleting Solutions GmbH and its high-capacity, direct drive pellet mill technology invented by Graf Equipment GmbH.
The International Air Transport Association announced that it will establish the SAF Registry to accelerate the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by authoritatively accounting and reporting emissions reductions from SAF.
The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS on May 29 released proposed guidance on two clean electricity tax credits created by the IRA. The proposal, however, fails to provide appropriate guidance for clean electricity produced from biogas and RNG.
U.S. biofuels operable production capacity expanded slightly in March, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 31. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to both the previous month and March 2023.
The USDA on May 23 awarded $83 million to 17 domestic fertilizer projects under the agency’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. Biochar projects located in California and Hawaii are among those that will receive funding.
Babcock & Wilcox been granted a limited notice to proceed (LNTP) by NorthStar Clean Energy to begin work on a bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) conversion of a former coal-fired power plant in Filer City, Michigan.
BASF has sold its bioenergy enzymes business based in San Diego to Lallemand's subsidiaries, Danstar Ferment AG and Lallemand Specialties Inc. This includes the Spartec product portfolio and related technologies in development.
Cemex and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have announced a new fueling agreement to provide ultra-clean renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 39 of Cemex US’s ready-mix and cement bulk trucks in Southern California.
Hydron Energy Inc., the cleaner fuel company that is commercializing the low-cost INTRUPTor system, a revolutionary gas upgrading solution, announced today their impressive performance results from their first field deployment.
In a world first, University of Sydney researchers have developed a chemical process using plasma that could create sustainable jet fuel from methane gas emitted from landfills, potentially creating a low-carbon aviation industry.
The USDA is seeking information from the public on protocols that may be considered for inclusion in a new Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program, the main program of the Growing Climate Solutions Act.
With the power to simultaneously fuel our airplanes, recycle carbon dioxide, provide nutrition for animals and humans, and create jobs for millions of Americans, algae matters to the U.S. clean energy economy.
The U.S. EPA’s OIG on May 22 issued a memorandum outlining gaps in oversight of the agency’s Wood Heater Program. The Alliance for Green Heat is calling on the agency to address systematic enforcement issues impacting the program.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. has announced the imminent commencement of a production run of 500 metric tons of pelletized biocarbon. The production run is an important milestone in the ongoing commercial upgrades at CHAR Tech’s Thorold facility.
Neste welcomes the allowance of unrestricted sales of paraffinic diesel fuels according to the DIN EN 15940 fuel standard in Germany. The sales of unblended 100% renewable diesel had previously only been allowed in specific segments.
India-based GPS Renewables has partnered with Dubai-based SAF One to develop SAF projects in India. The two companies plan to develop a 20-30 million liter per year facility that will convert cellulosic waste feedstock into SAF.
Veolia, Waga Energy and ENGIE have announced an unprecedented partnership to take a significant step forward in the development of the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry in France.
Neste, Marubeni Corp. and Resonac Corp. have entered into a cooperative agreement to enable the production of renewable olefins and derivatives. The cooperation involves Neste RE being used to manufacture products at a facility in Japan.
The Engine Technology Forum on May 28 issued a statement calling on the U.S. EPA to propose and finalize robust 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard blending obligations for biomass-based diesel before the end of the year.
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on May 28 announced the renewal of its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. The agency is also seeking nominations for committee membership.
Hawaiʻi Gas has announced the results of a 2023 RFP for renewable hydrogen and RNG, with Eurus Energy America selected to produce renewable hydrogen and Hawaiʻi-based Bana Pacific selected to produce RNG.
Vietnam Airlines has operated its first flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. A Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 was refueled with blended SAF at Changi Airport in Singapore for its return flight to Hanoi, Vietnam on May 27.
Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the six companies selected to pitch to a group of investors at Pitch Day at the 2024 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place June 10-12 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The U.S. Department of Energy on May 28 awarded funding to seven biomass with carbon removal and storage projects that will use plants and algae to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for permanent storage underground or in long-lived products.
The House Committee on Agriculture on May 24 completed markup of its version of the 2024 Farm Bill and passed the proposed legislation by a 33-21 vote. Among the provisions included in the bill are those that support the SAF industry.
WM on May 22 announced the opening of a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Lewisville, Texas, outside of Dallas. The nearly $55 million WM DFW RNG facility is expected to generate approximately 1.2 million MMBtu per year of RNG.
Avfuel Corp., one of business aviation’s leading suppliers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marks a new milestone in its SAF supply journey, expanding its supply globally to three French airports.
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