The U.S. EPA on Jan. 10 held a virtual public hearing to gather public comments on its proposed RFS “set� rule. The ethanol industry is generally supportive of the proposal, while biomass-based diesel groups are calling for improvements to the RVOs.
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corp., on Jan. 3 announced it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Beyond6 LLC and its nationwide network of compressed natural gas (CNG) stations.
California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) on Dec. 22 announced a funding partnership, of up to $500 million, with Brookfield Renewable and its institutional partners to scale CalBio's growth in RNG and other waste-to-energy opportunities.
OPAL Fuels Inc. has announced that Florida's first landfill gas to RNG facility at the New River Solid Waste Association (NRSWA) municipal solid waste landfill has successfully completed its ramp-up period.
UGI Corp. announced on Jan. 4 that MBL Bioenergy, a joint venture between UGIES, Sevana Bioenergy and a subsidiary of CalBio, has entered an agreement to develop its second and third clusters of dairy manure waste to RNG projects in South Dakota.
The White House OMB on Jan. 4 published its 2022 Fall Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, confirming the expected timeline on federal rulemakings related to the Renewable Fuel Standard, E15 sales and the Biopreferred program.
Eni has announced the incorporation of Eni Sustainable Mobility, its new company dedicated to sustainable mobility. The company will develop bio-refining, biomethane and the sale of mobility products and services in Italy and abroad.
The Senate has confirmed Doug McKalip and Alexis Taylor to posts critical to agriculture trade. McKalip is now chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the USTR and Taylor is USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs.
The Minnesota Municipal Power Agency has announced plans to develop a renewable natural gas (RNG) plant at the WM landfill in Elk River, Minnesota. MMPA and Elk River Landfill Inc., a WM affiliate, recently finalized a contract for the project.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has entered into a four-year $150 million sustainability-linked senior secured term loan with Riverstone Credit Partners L.P., a credit investment platform focused on energy, power, decarbonization, and infrastructure.
On Dec. 28, bp completed its purchase of Archaea Energy Inc., a leading provider of renewable natural gas (RNG), marking a milestone in the growth of bp's strategic bioenergy business. The aquisition was first announed in October.
Analysis by UC Davis researchers shows continued implementation of California's incentive-based dairy methane reduction efforts should, by 2030, achieve the full 40 percent reduction goal set by the state.
The White House OSTP is seeking relevant data and information, including case studies, to help identify regulatory ambiguities, gaps, or uncertainties in the Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology.
The Biomass Power Association on Dec. 22 commended Congress for passing two bills, the NDAA and Omnibus Appropriations Bill, that recognize the benefits of biomass as a source of renewable electricity.
Énergir Development and Nature Energy are joining forces to co-develop biomethanization plants in Quebec. This partnership is the result of the companies' common desire to significantly increase the amount of RNG available in Quebec.
The USDA on Dec. 15 awarded $285 million to 844 projects under the Rural Energy for America Program. The agency also announced it is offering an additional $300 million in REAP funding, including $250 million allocated through the IRA.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 20 released a final analysis on the price of RINs and small refineries in response to a U.S. GAO report. The final analysis confirms the agency's conclusion that small refineries recover their RFS compliance costs.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced the opening of another renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station that will provide an anticipated 1.4 million gallons of the clean fuel annually for Amazon and other truck fleets in the greater Chicago area.
Vision RNG LLC has announced an RNG agreement with the Laurel Ridge Landfill in Corbin, Kentucky, which is owned by Laurel Ridge Landfill LLC, a subsidiary of Waste Connections Inc. The project is expected to be complete in Q4 2024.
The U.S. EPA released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on Dec. 15, reporting that one new SRE petition was filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 10 SRE petitions are now pending.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 15 released data showing more than 1.94 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in November, up from 1.78 billion generated during the same month of last year.
The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing more than $11.3 million to expand CHAR Technologies' facility in Thorold to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and biocarbon from woody biomass feedstock.
The U.S. EPA is now accepting registrations for a virtual public hearing to be held Jan. 10 on its proposed RFS “set� rule, which includes RVOs for 2023, 2024 and 2025 and outlines the agency's plans for the generation of e-RINs.
Anaegia Inc. on Dec. 7 announced that two more of its European facilities began injecting RNG into the grid within the past month. The company also announced progress with its Rialto Bioenergy Facility in Calicornia.
Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 16th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo taking place Feb. 28- March 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Speakers will showcase the newest offerings in technology, services and policy.
Green Rock Energy Partners LLC, a sustainable infrastructure focused private equity firm, acquired PSA South Hills Landfill Gas Venture LLC, a renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility. The purchase closed in Q4 2022.
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Linda T. Sánchez, D-Calif., on Dec. 1 introduced the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act. The bill aims to create a $1 per gallon tax credit for the sale of renewable natural gas (RNG) used in transportation.
A group of five lawmakers on Dec. 2 announced plans to introduce legislation that aims to change the way RINs are generated and traded under the RFS by directing the U.S. EPA to issue the credits at a fixed cost.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 1 released its long-awaited RFS “set� rule, which includes RVOs for 2023, 2024 and 2025. The proposed rule also expands the program beyond liquid fuels to include certain types of renewable electricity used to fuel cars.
Shell Petroleum NV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc, has reached an agreement with Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, Pioneer Point Partners and Sampension to acquire 100 percent shareholding of Nature Energy Biogas A/S for $2 billion.
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