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Erin Voegele currently serves as an Associate Editor for Ethanol Producer Magazine, Biomass Magazine, SAF Magazine and Pellet Mill Magazine, and has written for several other BBI International publications in the past. She aims to provide members of the biorefining industry with accurate, timely, and relevant information that is vital to operating their businesses. Voegele has been with BBI International since 2008. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from North Dakota State University.

Latest Articles

Jan 28, 2026

Yonezawa Biomass Power Plant begins operations in Japan

Takuma Corp. on Jan. 22 announced Yonezawa Bioenergy LLC’s 7.1-megawatt (MW) biomass power plant in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan is now operational. Yonenawa is a joint venture between Takuma and Iwahori Construction Co. Ltd.

CVR Energy Inc. on Jan. 26 confirmed the reversion of the renewable diesel unit at its Wynnewood refinery back to hydrocarbon processing was completed in December. The facility is expected to retain the ability to produce renewables in the future.

The U.K. Department of Transport on Jan. 20 announced plans to offer up to £43 million ($59.53 million) to support green aviation projects, including those focused on clean fuels and zero-emission aircraft.

The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 23 concluded its review of a proposed rule to implement guidance for the 45Z clean fuel production credit, according to information posted to the agency’s website.

President Donald Trump on Jan. 23 signed an appropriations bill that includes language on biomass energy and sustainability. Explanatory statements published by Congress regarding the legislation included guidance on SREs and SAF.

The USDA’s Rural Business Cooperative Service on Jan. 14 sent a letter to agency staff implementing a 90-day administrative pause on the acceptance, processing and awarding of loan note guarantees for biodigester projects.

The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board on Jan. 22 unanimously adopted regulations implementing a Clean Transportation Fuel Program, making New Mexico the fourth U.S. state to adopt a clean fuel standard.

The planned merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern hit a snag on Jan. 16 when the Surface Transportation Board issued a unanimous decision finding that the merger application is incomplete.

The U.K. remains the largest global consumer of imported wood pellets, with imports for 2025 estimated at 9.6 million metric tons, up 3% when compared to 2024, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission in late 2025 adopted new regulations that will require more of the state’s municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills to install gas collection and control systems.

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