Biomass Week - August 21, 2019

August 21, 2019

Velocys subsidiary Altalto to build UK waste-to-biofuels plant Velocys has announced its subsidiary Altalto Immingham Ltd., a collaboration with project co-investors British Airways and Shell, has submitted a planning application to develop a waste-to-biofuels plant in the U.K. READ MORE SHARE
Bill aims to extend tax credits for biomass, other renewables Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced a bill Aug. 13 that aims to extend tax credits for investments in qualified renewable energy production, including closed-loop biomass, open-loop biomass, and municipal solid waste. READ MORE SHARE
	Dominion Energy, Smithfield Foods break ground on RNG project Dominion Energy and Smithfield Foods Inc. are breaking ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) project in North Carolina through their joint venture, Align Renewable Natural Gas. The project will generate enough energy to power more than 3,500 homes. READ MORE SHARE
EPA: 1.8 billion RINS generated in July The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for July, reporting that nearly 1.8 billion RINs were generated during the month, including 38.92 million cellulosic RINs. READ MORE SHARE
Report: Canadian wood pellet production, exports up in 2019 A report recently filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network predicts Canadian wood pellet production will increase this year. Domestic use and exports are also expected to be up. READ MORE SHARE
EIA: Densified biomass fuel sales reach 640,000 tons in April The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 770,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in April, with sales reaching 640,000 tons. READ MORE SHARE
EPA: 2 additional SREs filed for compliance year 2018 The U.S. EPA updated its online dashboard containing small refinery exemption (SRE) data Aug. 15, showing that two more SRE petitions have been filed for compliance year 2018. Both petitions are currently pending. READ MORE SHARE
Gevo discusses plans for hydrocarbon, RNG production Gevo Inc. released second quarter financial results Aug. 14. During an earnings call, Gevo CEO Patrick Gruber discussed the company’s future plans for aviation fuel production and announced plans to launch a renewable natural gas (RNG) division. READ MORE SHARE
Governors ask EPA to clarify biogenic CO2 not regulated under CCA Governors representing Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Nebraska and North Dakota recently sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler urging the agency to clarify biogenic CO2 is not a pollutant subject to regulation under the Clean Air Act. READ MORE SHARE
Bioenergy DevCo receives $106 million investment, buys BTS Biogas Bioenergy DevCo announced Aug. 8 it has received a $106 million investment from Newlight Partners LP to grow anaerobic digestion (AD) technology in North America. The following day, the company announced the acquisition of BTS Biogas. READ MORE SHARE