Biomass Week - April 15, 2020

RNG Coalition continues advocacy efforts during COVID-19 pandemic The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas is continuing its work to advocate for RNG development and its industry members despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Director of Operations David Cox. READ MORE SHARE
Financial close for Uskmouth conversion could be delayed Simec Atlantis Energy Ltd. announced on April 14 that the target financial close date for its Uskmouth Power Station conversion project in the U.K. may be delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated ongoing workplace disruptions. READ MORE SHARE
	EPA releases proposal to streamline existing fuels regulations The U.S. EPA released a proposed rule on April 13 that aims to streamline and modernize the agency’s existing fuels regulations. The proposed rule makes some slight modifications to the RFS, but idoes not make substantive changes to the program. READ MORE SHARE
US Gain experiencing only minor impact from COVID-19 Mike Koel, president of U.S. Gain, has confirmed the COVID-19 pandemic has caused only minor impacts to the company’s RNG business and project development activities. He is, however, advocating for financial assistance for the agricutlure industry. READ MORE SHARE
USDA unveils tool to help rural communities address COVID-19 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on April 13 unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE SHARE
Roeslein Alternative Energy: RNG output not impacted by COVID-19 Roeslein Alternative Energy Inc. is continuing operations and does not currently expect the COVID-19 pandemic to have a significant impact on its current renewable natural gas (RNG) production capabilities. READ MORE SHARE
DOE extends application deadlines for plastics R&D funding The U.S. Department of Energy’s EERE has extended the application deadlines associated with a $25 million FOA made in March to support plastics recycling research and development as part of the Plastics Innovation Challenge. READ MORE SHARE
EIA: Densified biomass fuel sales reach 840,000 tons in December The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 770,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in December, with sales reaching 840,000 tons. READ MORE SHARE
Valero idles 8 ethanol plants, reduces production at 6 facilities Valero announced on April 13 it has temporarily idled eight of its ethanol plants and is reducing production at its remaining six ethanol plants due to COVID-19. Valero's renewable diesel operations have been less impacted by the pandemic. READ MORE SHARE
Prodesa will supply two complete pellet plants in Belarus Prodesa has signed an agreement to accomplish two pellet plants under turnkey contracts in Belarus. The projects are expected to come online in early 2021 and deliver up to 20 tons per hour of industrial wood pellets. READ MORE SHARE