Analysis by UC Davis researchers shows continued implementation of California's incentive-based dairy methane reduction efforts should, by 2030, achieve the full 40 percent reduction goal set by the state.
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service on Dec. 19 issued a notice regarding the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credit. The new credit was created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
The Renewable Fuels Association on Dec. 23 applauded Missouri Gov. Mike Parson for notifying the U.S. EPA that he is taking action to allow the year-round sale of lower-carbon, lower-cost E15 in the Show-Me State.
The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) released its 2022 Annual Report in mid-December. The report highlights MN Bio-Fuels work in the areas of advocacy, communications and fuel marketing and supply chain.
The Biomass Power Association on Dec. 22 commended Congress for passing two bills, the NDAA and Omnibus Appropriations Bill, that recognize the benefits of biomass as a source of renewable electricity.
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service on Dec. 19 issued a notice regarding the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credit. The new credit was created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Énergir Development and Nature Energy are joining forces to co-develop biomethanization plants in Quebec. This partnership is the result of the companies' common desire to significantly increase the amount of RNG available in Quebec.
Enviva Inc.has signed a new 10-year take-or-pay off-take fuel supply contract with an existing European customer, extendable for up to five years. Enviva expects to supply 800,000 metric tons of industrial-grade wood pellets per year.
2022 was a year of positive change for POET, including an acquisition that expanded global market access, new opportunities for POET's bioproducts, and a visit from President Biden to announce summertime E15.
The United Soybean Board has partnered with Purdue University on a Food and Fuel study to evaluate whether the increased use of soybean oil in biofuels has contributed to the rising retail prices of food products for consumers.
The Renewable Fuels Association's annual review of vehicle owner's manuals and warranty statements indicates that E15 is explicitly approved by the manufacturer for use in the vast majority of model year 2023 cars and light trucks.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down 3 percent the week ending Dec. 16, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 21. Ethanol stocks fell by more than 1 percent during the week.
In Panama City, Panama, U.S. Grains Council staff in Latin America and the Caribbean (LTA) participated in the VII Energy Week. Delegates from more than 21 countries attended the event to discuss energt-related topics.
The USDA on Dec. 15 awarded $285 million to 844 projects under the Rural Energy for America Program. The agency also announced it is offering an additional $300 million in REAP funding, including $250 million allocated through the IRA.
Harman and Lignetics Group have teamed up for the ninth time to supply a Harman Hero recipient with a Harman Accentra52i-TC pellet insert, 1 ton of CleanFire Superior heating pellets and 1 ton of large animal bedding.
The USDA on Dec. 15 awarded $285 million to 844 projects under the Rural Energy for America Program. The agency also announced it is offering an additional $300 million in REAP funding, including $250 million allocated through the IRA.
Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. are leading the way towards sustainable business aviation by conducting the first original equipment manufacturer test flight of an ultralong-range business jet powered by 100 percent SAF.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 20 released a final analysis on the price of RINs and small refineries in response to a U.S. GAO report. The final analysis confirms the agency's conclusion that small refineries recover their RFS compliance costs.
The USDA is investing $9.5 million to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing in the U.S. Three successful projects are funded through USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Bioproduct Pilot Program.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing by mills in the south-central region of the country was up during the second half of November. Ethanol production and sales also increased.
Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc. has successfully produced a low-carbon synthetic crude oil using landfill waste as a feedstock at its Sierra BioFuels Plant, the world's first commercial-scale landfill waste-to-fuels plant.
Ethanol Producer Magazine's editor points out that CI reduction is a recurring thread that keeps showing up in the publication's coverage, which this month includes enzymes and yeast innovation, CHP and a timely profile of an emergent SAF producer.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 20 released a final analysis on the price of RINs and small refineries in response to a U.S. GAO report. The final analysis confirms the agency's conclusion that small refineries recover their RFS compliance costs.
In comments submitted on Dec. 20 to the California Air Resources Board, the RFA stressed its ongoing support for the state's LCFS and provided recommendations to strengthen and expand the landmark program beyond 2030.
Oldmansplaining
By Ron Lamberty
December 20, 2022
The American Coalition for Ethanol's Ron Lamberty reflects on a few bygone expressions, including one about a 'camel's nose under the tent' that seems applicable, in both good and bad ways, to California's transition to zero-emission vehicles.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 890,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in August, with sales reaching 860,000 tons.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 20 released a final analysis on the price of RINs and small refineries in response to a U.S. GAO report. The final analysis confirms the agency's conclusion that small refineries recover their RFS compliance costs.
Versalis, Eni's chemical company, has acquired the technology to produce enzymes for second-generation ethanol from DSM. The agreement has a strategic value for Versalis as it integrates with proprietary Proesa technology.
Business announcements from the January issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine, including Davis being reappointed to REEAC, Red River Energy partnering with Carbon Sink to supply green methanol to Maersk, D3MAX presenting in Brazil, and more.
The U.K. Department of Transport on Dec. 16 announced that Virgin Atlantic will operate a historic net-zero flight from London to New York next year using 100 percent SAF. The flight will be supported by funds awarded by the U.K. government.
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