Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor kicked off Growth Energy's 14th annual Executive Leadership Conference with a speech that emphasized the hard-won progress made last year and ongoing innovation by the group's members.
The U.S. EPA on March 16 released updated data showing that one small refinery exemption (SRE) petition has been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 25 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 24 that were pending as of mid-February.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on March 9 reintroduced the bipartisan Biochar Research Network Act. The bill directs the USDA to study the effectiveness of biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from biomass.
In comments submitted to the California Air Resources Board on potential changes to the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the RFA identified several areas in CARB's proposal and underlying analysis that need improvement.
Strategic Biofuels on March 16 announced it has filed a Class VI carbon sequestration well permit application with the U.S. EPA and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources as part of its Louisiana Green Fuels project.
Gevo Inc. has entered into a joint development agreement with SIRE to measure, report and verify CI through the entire value chain, inclusive of climate-smart agriculture practices to lower the carbon footprint of SIRE's product portfolio.
The U.S. EPA on March 16 released updated data showing that one small refinery exemption (SRE) petition has been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 25 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 24 that were pending as of mid-February.
The Hawaii Supreme Court on March 13 rejected an appeal filed by Hu Honua Bioenergy LLC challenging a May 2022 order issued by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission denying the company's PPA with Hawaiian Electric Light Co. Inc.
The U.S. EPA on March 16 released data showing that nearly 1.72 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in February, up from 1.54 billion generated during the same month of 2022.
With a historic agreement on aviation fuel made from bio-waste, Air Greenland is taking a major step in the company's ambition to fly more sustainably and at the same time become an international leader.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up slightly the week ending March 10, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on March 15. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up more than 4 percent, reaching the highest level in nearly a year.
Rondo Energy and Calgren Renewable Fuels on March 6 announced the start of commercial operation of a 2 MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) at Calgren's facility in Pixley, California. The system delivers continuous industrial heat on demand.
Calumet has announced the renewable diesel unit at its Montana Renewables biorefinery operated well during Q4. Additional renewable hydrogen production capacity, a feedstock pretreatment unit and SAF capacity will be opertional soon.
The USDA on March 10 announced it has extended $29 million in grant offers to eight projects under the first round of its Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. One of those eight projects aims to expand an anerobic digestion facility in Missouri.
Rondo Energy and Calgren Renewable Fuels on March 6 announced the start of commercial operation of a 2 MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) at Calgren's facility in Pixley, California. The system delivers continuous industrial heat on demand.
In comments submitted to CARB on March 15 following the latest LCFS workshop, Growth Energy highlighted the growing environmental benefits of bioethanol, in particular the steady decline in bioethanol's average carbon intensity (CI).
Corteva Inc., Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. have announced commercial collaboration to introduce proprietary winter canola hybrids that produce plant-based oil with a lower carbon profile for use as biofuel feedstock.
Anaergia Inc. has commissioned a new biomethane facility in northern Italy. The plant, Ambiente & Risorse, is owned by Anaergia and has the capacity to anaerobically digest 40,000 metric tons of landfill-diverted food scraps.
Members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on March 14 reintroduced the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which aims to implement a permanent, nationwide solution to allow year-round E15 sales.
Gas Liquids Engineering Ltd. has commenced detailed engineering on a major carbon capture and sequestration project for Marquis Carbon Capture LLC at the Marquis Industrial Complex that houses the Marquis Energy corn ethanol plant.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. released Q4 results on March 9, reporting that its renewable diesel project collocated with its Prince George refinery in British Columbia is 90 complete and expected to begin commissioning late in the first quarter.
JetBlue and Shell Aviation on March 14 announced a new collaboration bringing additional supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), targeting commencement of delivery in the first half of 2023.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 900,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in November, with sales reaching 850,000 tons.
U.S. Grains Council staff and representatives from the Illinois Corn Marketing Board joined Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., in Tokyo in late February to discuss Japan's committment to double ethanol consumption by 2030.
Aemetis Inc. released Q4 results on March 9, reporting full year revenues were up 21 percent when compared to 2021. During an earnings call, company officials discussed ongoing projects related to ethanol, RNG and SAF production.
Legislation currently pending in Minnesota aims to establish a clean transportation standard that would require the state's transportation fuels to achieve 100 percent reduction in carbon intensity (CI) by 2050.
Aemetis Inc. released Q4 results on March 9, reporting full year revenues were up 21 percent when compared to 2021. During an earnings call, company officials discussed ongoing projects related to ethanol, RNG and SAF production.
Viridos Inc., an algae biofuel company focused on algae-based jet and diesel fuel, has raised a $25 million Series A equity investment led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and joined by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and United Airlines Ventures.
Alto Ingredients Inc. on March 9 released Q4 results, reporting that the company was negatively impacted by commodity price swings. The company is diversifying its operations to produce high protein products, corn oil, CCS credits and RNG.
Ethanol Producer Magazine's editor reflects on the trajectory of ethanol-based SAF while offering a preview of the publication's April issue, which includes stories on alcohol-to-jet, industry M&A activity, and near-site ethanol plant CCS.
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