Axens and Praj have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work jointly on projects in India for production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from low carbon alcohols through alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathway.
Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Corp. and Green Earth Institute Co. Ltd. are partnering on the production of cellulosic bioethanol from woody biomass in Japan and its development into bio-chemicals and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Minnesota lawmakers have approved a bill that aims to implement two new mandates for the state's electric utilities—a renewable electricity standard and a carbon-free electricity standard. The bill names biomass energy as an eligible technology.
Sustainable crop-based biofuels remain the main source of renewable energy consumption in EU transport, but are still needlessly restricted in how much they can help meet climate goals, according to ePURE.
The government of Brazil on Feb. 1 announced it has reinstated its tariff on fuel ethanol imports. The import tax will be set at 16 percent through the end of 2023, increasing to 18 percent next year.
Pacolet Milliken LLC has announced the consummation of a joint venture investment with Evensol LLC. In partnership with Duke Energy, Pacolet and Evensol's joint venture will own and operate two renewable natural gas (RNG) projects.
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a modified air quality permit to Enviva Pellets LLC – Ahoskie Plant. The permit requires the facility to install new air pollution control devices.
In a country where the USGC has had a presence for decades, the organization held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony in India in January to mark the opening of its office there. The office will support ethanol promotion efforts.
The Lufthansa Group and the energy company VARO are expanding their long-standing partnership and have signed a MOU on the production and supply of SAF. This means that VARO could supply the Lufthansa Group large volumes of SAF from as early as 2026.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing that ethanol sales during the first half of January were up slightly when compared to the same period of 2021. Ethanol production was also up for the two-week period.
The USDA's Commodity Credit Corp. announced on Jan. 27 that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2022, which runs from Oct. 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2023.
Growth Energy on Feb. 2 launched The Green American Road Trip—a new Get Biofuel consumer campaign designed to show drivers how they can lower their carbon emissions by fueling their cars with higher biofuel blends, such as E15.
Darling Ingredients Inc. and Valero Energy Corp., on Jan. 31 announced that the companies have made the final investment decision on a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project at the Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) Port Arthur plant in Texas.
The momentum behind Summit Carbon Solutions' carbon capture, transportation, and storage project continues to grow as Iowa landowners have signed easement agreements accounting for two-thirds of the company's proposed project route in the state.
U.S. production capacity for renewable diesel could more than double from current levels by the end of 2025, based on several announcements for projects that are either under construction or could start development soon.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has proposed to increase funding for the state's Minnesota's Bioincentive Program, which aims to spur private investment in the production of advanced fuels, renewable chemicals and biomass thermal energy.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has proposed to increase funding for the state's Minnesota's Bioincentive Program, which aims to spur private investment in the production of advanced fuels, renewable chemicals and biomass thermal energy.
IFM Investors is pleased to announce that the IFM Net Zero Infrastructure Fund has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in GreenGasUSA, a U.S.-based renewable natural gas (RNG) developer, owner and operator.
Greenfield Global Inc., in close collaboration with the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering, is leading the development of a new clean technology that will convert agricultural waste into renewable diesel fuel.
Greenfield Global Inc., in close collaboration with the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering, is leading the development of a new clean technology that will convert agricultural waste into renewable diesel fuel.
Virent's plant-based synthesized aromatic kerosene on Jan. 30 helped power an Emirates Airline demonstration flight, the first in the Middle East and North Africa to use 100 percent SAF in one engine and traditional jet fuel in the other.
Origin Materials Inc. on Jan. 27 announced the mechanical completion of Origin 1, a commercial-scale sustainable materials production facility located in Sarnia, Ontario. The company also recently announced progress with financing for Origin 2.
Virent's plant-based synthesized aromatic kerosene on Jan. 30 helped power an Emirates Airline demonstration flight, the first in the Middle East and North Africa to use 100 percent SAF in one engine and traditional jet fuel in the other.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up nearly 2 percent the week ending Jan. 27, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 1. Weekly ending stocks were down nearly 3 percent.
Marathon Petroleum has announced that the first phase of its renewable diesel conversion project at its Martinez refinery in California has commenced startup activities and is on track to be operating at full nameplate capacity by the end of Q1.
The USDA's Forest Service has announced it will offer $41 million through the 2023 Wood Innovations Grant and 2023 Community Wood Grant programs to spark innovation and create new markets for wood products and renewable wood energy.
U.S. operable biofuels production capacity was up in November, with gains for both ethanol and renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Jan. 31. Total feedstock consumption was up slightly from October.
United Airlines, Tallgrass, and Green Plains Inc. have announced a new joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop and then commercialize a novel sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology that uses ethanol as its feedstock.
United Airlines, Tallgrass, and Green Plains Inc. have announced a new joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop and then commercialize a novel sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology that uses ethanol as its feedstock.
U.S. operable biofuels production capacity was up in November, with gains for both ethanol and renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Jan. 31. Total feedstock consumption was up slightly from October.
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