Biomass Week - November 16, 2022

United Airlines invests in Next Renewable Fuels On Nov. 15, United Airlines Ventures announced a strategic investment in Next Renewable Fuels, which is permitting a flagship biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026. READ MORE SHARE
Senate Ag Committee holds hearing on Farm Bill energy programs The Senate Ag Committee on Nov. 15 continued its work to develop the 2023 Farm Bill with a hearing focused on rural development and energy programs, including HBIIP, REAP, the BioPreferred Program, and 9003 loan guarantee program. READ MORE SHARE
	EPA delivers proposed rule to set 2023 RFS RVOs to the OMB The U.S. EPA on Nov. 9 delivered its proposed rule to set RFS blending obligations for 2023 and beyond to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB review marks a final stage before a proposed rule is released for public comment. READ MORE SHARE
Biobased diesel fuels deliver major GHG emission reductions Use of low-carbon renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels are delivering significant GHG and other emissions reductions in California, and hold expanded opportunities for reducing carbon emissions from the trucking sector in other states. READ MORE SHARE
National Forest Foundation receives $2 million for firewood banks The USDA’s Forest Service has announced that as a partner of the Wood for Life project, the National Forest Foundation has received more than $2 million through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand its firewood relief program. READ MORE SHARE
Calumet considers pivot to SAF production at Montana facility Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. is considering plans to ramp up SAF production at its Montana Renewables biorefinery to as high as 230 MMgy. That facility, currently focused on renewable diesel production, began commissioning this fall. READ MORE SHARE
	SFPUC selects Cambia technology for new biosolids digesters The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Cambi have announced an agreement for the installation of three thermal hydrolysis systems as part of the biosolids digester facilities project at the Southeast Treatment Plant in San Francisco. READ MORE SHARE
EIA: Densified biomass fuel sales at 740,000 million tons in July The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 860,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in July, with sales reaching 740,000 million tons. READ MORE SHARE
WestJet invests in the future of SAF in Canada WestJet on Nov. 2 announced a three-month commitment to operating all flights, from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Neste. READ MORE SHARE
Gevo begins RNG production, discusses timeline for SAF project Gevo Inc. announced progress with its RNG project during a Q3 earnings call held Nov. 8. The company also provided an update on its SAF project under development in South Dakota and discussed plans to pursue CCS. READ MORE SHARE
DTE Vantage turns farm waste into RNG in South Dakota Methane from dairy cow manure will become sustainable renewable natural gas (RNG) at a new Beresford, South Dakota, facility that recently began operations. The project was developed by DTE Vantage. READ MORE SHARE
CastleRock Green Energy to build biofuel facilities in Washington CastleRock Green Energy, a renewable energy and infrastructure fund based in New York, New York, has announced its intention to build a pair of 20 million gallon per year biofuel production facilities in the area of Shelton, Washington. READ MORE SHARE