In cooperation with the African Refiners and Distributors Association, the U.S. Grains Council recently held a forum with African industry stakeholders and government officials to discuss matters related to ethanol production and use.
Drax Group plc brought 400,000 metric tons of new biomass pellet production capacity online during the first quarter of 2022. The company plans to make a final investment decision on up to 1 million tons of additional capacity this year.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. released first quarter financial results on May 3, providing an update on its agreement with Neste to form a joint venture for the renewable diesel project under development at its Martinez refinery in California.
Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) on May 3 announced that 64 percent of all on-road fuel used in natural gas vehicles in calendar year 2021 was renewable natural gas (RNG).
World Energy on May 2 announced that the California Energy Commission awarded the company a $2 million grant for its Blending Terminal Project in Paramount, California. The facility will blend biodiesel with renewable diesel.
The Renewable Fuels Association has welcomed Summit Carbon Solutions as its newest associate member. The company is partnering with 32 ethanol plants to create the largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the world.
Green Plains released Q1 2022 financial results on May 2, reporting that the company was negatively impacted by low margins, rail delays, and other factors during the period. Margins have improved significantly, however, moving into Q2.
WM has announced plans to invest $825 million in its renewable energy footprint from 2022-2025 by expanding its renewable natural gas (RNG) infrastructure. New RNG plants in Oklahoma and Arkansas are expected to come online this year.
The U.S. EPA on April 29 delivered its final rule to set 2021 and 2022 RFS RVOs to the White House Office of Management and Budget. The rule may also revise the existing 2020 RVO. OMB review marks a final step before the rulemaking is promulgated.
Neste Corp. released first quarter 2022 financial results on April 29, reporting a strong performance for its renewable products segment. Renewable diesel demand was robust during the three-month period, but feedstock markets remained tight.
Ethanol is increasingly capturing the interest of buyers and policymakers across Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEA) amid growing environmental awareness. According to USGC, focused development program can help unlock value in this region.
FutureMetrics LLC on April 21 published a white paper focused on how inflation could impact the industrial wood pellet industry, particularly costs associated with feedstock harvesting, pellet production, and transportation.
The U.S. EPA on April 29 delivered its final rule to set 2021 and 2022 RFS RVOs to the White House Office of Management and Budget. The rule may also revise the existing 2020 RVO. OMB review marks a final step before the rulemaking is promulgated.
Fluid Quip Technologies, a majority owned subsidiary of Green Plains Inc., has unveiled DCO+, a new technology to achieve record-high low-carbon renewable corn oil recovery in drygrind biofuel facilities.
Bunge and CoverCress Inc. announced on April 26 a unique commercial partnership to bring a new renewable oilseed and animal feed crop to market. The agreement supports the expansion of CCI's CoverCress technology, a new winter oilseed crop.
The EPA on April 29 issued an emergency fuel waiver allowing E15 to be sold during the summer 2022 driving season. President Biden on April 12 announced the agency would take such action as part of the administration's effort to reduce fuel prices.
Greenlane Renewables Inc. has announced a $11.4 million (US$8.9 million) contract with a single customer for the supply of its pressure swing adsorption (PSA) biogas upgrading systems for new food waste-to-RNG projects in three states.
The governors of Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin on April 28 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan seeking a permanent solution to year-round E15 sales.
ENG on April 27 released an update on the development of its second proposed biorefinery, which is expected to have the capacity to produce 100 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel annually.
To help educate policymakers and industry officials in Japan on the benefits of ethanol use, a group of energy experts in the country has created an ethanol manga book, a type of comic book or graphic novel that originates from the country.
Greencoat Capital on April 28 announced that funds managed by the company have acquired the Margum Green Energy Plant, a 41.8 megawatt (MW) waste wood-fired biomass plant located in the U.K., from Glennmont Partners.
Accumulation on moving components from dirty belts can cause premature wear and require frequent cleanup, which exposes workers to potential workplace injuries and respiratory diseases, according to Martin Engineering.
The U.K. government recently released updated data showing that bioenergy production increased 1.8 percent in 2021, reaching 40 terawatt hours (TWh). Bioenergy was the only renewable technology to report increased generation for the full year.
Didion is marking its 50th anniversary by contributing $100,000 through the Didion Milling Foundation to local fire departments, law enforcement agencies and programs that serve local youth and families in need.
Anaergia Inc. has officially commissioned its Easy Energia Ambiente facility in Pontinia, Italy. The facility is the first of seven renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities the company is currently developing in Italy.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up nearly 2 percent the week ending April 22, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 27. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were down nearly 2 percent.
Novozymes released first quarter 2022 financial results on April 27, reporting sales for its bioenergy segment were up 27 percent when compared to the same period of last year. Overall sales for the company were up 10 percent.
CPM is launching a revolutionary new technology to improve the efficiency of wood pellet mills. The company's patented Twin Track technology reduces energy demand, ensures consistent pellet quality and boosts mill capacity.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up nearly 2 percent the week ending April 22, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 27. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were down nearly 2 percent.
REMBE has announced the development of a new and innovative safety approach for protecting coal/wood grinding plants against the ravages of a combustible dust explosion using passive venting devices.
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