Biomass Week - November 2, 2022

IEA report offers scenarios for increased modern bioenergy use The International Energy Agency on Oct. 27 released its World Energy Outlook 2022. The report, in part, predicts increased global use of solid bioenergy through 2050, particularly in the industrial and power sectors. READ MORE SHARE
Marathon: Martinez conversion to be mechanically complete in 2022 Marathon Petroleum Corp. on Nov. 1 confirmed that phase 1 of the renewable diesel conversion project at the company’s Martinez refinery in California is expected to be mechanically complete by the end of 2022. READ MORE SHARE
	EIA: US biofuel capacity reaches 21.37 billion gallons in August Total U.S. operable biofuels production capacity was down slightly in August, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Oct. 31. Feedstock consumption for August was down when compared to the previous month, but up when compared to August 2021. READ MORE SHARE
Shell acquires waste oil recycling company EcoOils Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell plc, has acquired EcoOils Ltd., a waste oil recycling firm. The acquisition is part of Shell’s ambition to increase production of sustainable low carbon fuels for transport. READ MORE SHARE
FutureMetrics discusses pellet supply shock in Europe FutureMetrics on Oct. 31 published a new white paper explaining how reduced pellet supplies in Western Europe and the U.K. resulting from sanctions on Russia has produced a supply shock that has vastly increased prices. READ MORE SHARE
Enviva: 550 scientists outline the importance of woody biomass Enviva Inc. is applauding a public letter from 550 global scientists sent to the Presidents of the European Commission, European Parliament, and European Council outlining numerous climate benefits of woody biomass and sustainable forest management. READ MORE SHARE
Biodiesel, renewable diesel reduce emissions in California Clean Fuels Alliance America on Oct. 28 hailed California’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory for 2020, which reported a 16 percent decrease in transportation carbon emissions due in part to increasing use of biodiesel and renewable diesel. READ MORE SHARE
USDA seeks input on IRA’s biofuel infrastructure, REAP funding The USDA has announced it will host a virtual listening session on Nov. 3 that focuses, in part, on biofuel infrastructure and REAP funding allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act. A 30-day public comment period is also being opened. READ MORE SHARE
Neste’s Q3 renewables sales impacted by logistical delays Neste released third quarter financial results on Oct. 27, reporting that its Renewable Products segment performed well despite an adverse impact from margin hedging and some logistical delays in product deliveries. READ MORE SHARE
Velocys improves CI score of proposed US facility Velocys plc has announced that its proposed facility Bayou Fuels in Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. has been re-optimized for maximum decarbonization to a negative carbon intensity (CI) of -375g CO2e/MJ, down from the previous -144g CO2e/MJ. READ MORE SHARE
SunGas Renewables announces agreement with Arbor Renewable Gas SunGas Renewables Inc. has announced an agreement with Arbor Renewable Gas LLC for supply of its SunGas System 1000 technology and equipment package to Arbor Gas' Spindletop Renewable Gasoline Project located in Beaumont, Texas. READ MORE SHARE
UK takes action to ensure adequate supply of wood pellets for RHI The U.K. government on Oct. 25 announced it will implement a 12-month suspension of certain fuel quality requirements for domestic and non-domestic RHI scheme participants using wood pellets to help ensure adequate fuel supplies this winter. READ MORE SHARE