Biomass Week - April 19, 2023

Next Renewables Fuels acquires assets of Red Rock Biofuels Lakeview RNG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Next Renewable Fuels, has acquired assets associated with the Red Rock Biofuels development in Lake County, Oregon, and announced plans to convert the project to RNG and clean hydorgen production. READ MORE SHARE
RNG accounts for 69% of on-road natural gas vehicle fuel Natural Gas Vehicles for America and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas have announced that 69 percent of all on-road fuel used in natural gas vehicles in calendar year 2022 was renewable natural gas (RNG). READ MORE SHARE
	Michigan bill aims to create clean fuel, clean energy standards Michigan lawmakers on April 12 introduced the Clean Energy Future Plan, a bill package that aims to implement a wide range of clean energy provisions, including a clean fuel standard (CFS) and a clean energy standard. READ MORE SHARE
UK Jet Zero Council details plans to accelerate SAF production The U.K.’s Jet Zero Council on April 17 released a two-year plan that describes how it will support the government’s goal to reach Jet Zero by 2050, including how the council will help accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). READ MORE SHARE
Tidewater Renewables biorefinery in Canada nears completion Tidewater Renewables Ltd. on April 13 announced its renewable diesel complex under development at its Prince George refinery in British Columbia is 93 percent complete, with startup expected to begin within two months. READ MORE SHARE
Greenlane, ZEG Biogas collaborate on biogas upgrading in Brazil Greenlane Renewables Inc. has entered into a collaborative agreement with ZEG Biogás e Energia S.A. to locally produce, market and sell one of Greenlane’s largest and most popular biogas upgrading products in Brazil. READ MORE SHARE
	EPA, CBD reach proposed settlement over RFS ESA review The U.S. EPA on April 17 announced plans to comply with the consultation requirements of the Endangered Species Act as part of its upcoming RFS “set” rule under a proposed settlement agreement related to a legal challenge filed by CBD. READ MORE SHARE
Hinson, Craig urge EPA to increase advanced biofuel RVOs A group of 37 representatives led by Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, and Angie Craig, D-Minn., sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Regan urging the agency to increase its proposed 2023, 2024 and 2025 RFS RVOs for biomass-based diesel. READ MORE SHARE
Gevo, LG Chem partner to develop bio-propylene Gevo Inc. and LG Chem Ltd. announced on April 12 that they have entered into a joint development agreement to develop bio-propylene for renewable chemicals using Gevo’s ethanol-to-olefins (ETO) technology. READ MORE SHARE
USDA funding supports Alaskan district heating project The USDA on April 11 awarded the city of Nenana, Alaska, a $605,521 grant to support a biomass-fueled district heating system. The grant will help the town purchase a woodchipper with conveyors for the biomass system. READ MORE SHARE
Hawai’i gas issues RFP for RNG, renewable hydrogen Hawai’i Gas on April 10 announced it is seeking proposals from local and national suppliers that can provide renewable natural gas (RNG), renewable hydrogen, or a blend of both to its utility system on Oahu. READ MORE SHARE
Steeper Energy signs MOU with Invest Alberta Steeper Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Invest Alberta Corp. to commercialize Steeper’s proprietary Hydrofaction technology within Alberta. The technology converts biowaste feedstock into biocrude. READ MORE SHARE