The Morehouse Family Forest Initiative, a conservation program set up in 2017 through a partnership with Drax Biomass and the American Forest Foundation, is helping return quail to forestlands in south-eastern Arkansas.
Avfuel Corp. and Embraer have announced a collaboration to bring Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Melbourne Orlando International Airport in Florida. Embraer aims to use the SAF in ongoing operations at its executive jet's headquarters.
CPM Holdings Inc., a leading global supplier of process equipment, services, and technology to the animal feed, oilseed, food, and engineered materials industries, on Aug. 5 announced the acquisition of Bliss Industries LLC.
Steve Markham, this year's High Octane Award recipient, credits his career success to past and present colleagues, trade groups and family. He accepted the accolade in July at the 37th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
The American Coalition for Ethanol announced the re-election of several board members to the organization's board of directors during its annual business meeting prior to ACE's 34th annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The USDA on Aug. 19 announced $26 million in investments under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. The funds will expand the availability of higher-blend renewable fuels by 822 million gallons annually in 23 states.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing in the south-central region of Brazil was down more than 8 percent during the second half of July due, in part, to problems associated with frost.
The U.S. EPA published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on Aug. 19, reporting that there are currently 59 SRE petitions pending under the Renewable Fuel Standard, down from 64 that were pending as of mid-July.
Nearly 2,000 attendees, many returning to in-person events for the first time in two years, were briefed on policy objectives and producer priorities at ethanol's big summer show, the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
The U.S. EPA published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on Aug. 19, reporting that there are currently 59 SRE petitions pending under the Renewable Fuel Standard, down from 64 that were pending as of mid-July.
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Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced a slew of new deals in response to the demand for renewable natural gas (RNG), a fuel produced from organic waste, as more fleets adopt and expand their use of the low-carbon transportation fuel.
A new study concluded that more than 2 million metric tons (MT) per year of CO2 can be removed from the atmosphere and injected safely into the earth at two biofuel plant sites in California. The study was commissioned by Aemetis Inc.
Natural Resource Canada announced it will award $205,000 to Inukshuk Synergie to help operationalize its plan for having franchises commercialize its biomass energy heating systems, providing a turnkey energy solution to regional communities.
By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
August 18, 2021
On Aug. 18, nearly 30 congressional staffers visited the Verbio renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Nevada, Iowa, as part of the 12th Annual Iowa Biofuels: Science and Sustainability Tour – marking the first time RNG has been featured on the tour.
Starwood Energy Group Global Inc. and Slate Refining LLC announced Aug. 17 that they have entered into an exclusive agreement to reconfigure Slate's refinery located in Douglas, Wyoming, into a state-of-the-art renewable fuels production facility.
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics issued a Crop Production report on Aug. 12 predicting that corn production will be up 4 percent when compared last year. Average corn yields are also forecast higher.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 1 percent the week ending Aug. 13, according to data released by the U.S. energy information administration on Aug. 18. Ending stocks of fuel ethanol were down more than 3 percent.
On Aug. 18, nearly 30 congressional staffers visited the Verbio renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Nevada, Iowa, as part of the 12th Annual Iowa Biofuels: Science and Sustainability Tour – marking the first time RNG has been featured on the tour.
A new study concluded that more than 2 million metric tons (MT) per year of CO2 can be removed from the atmosphere and injected safely into the earth at two biofuel plant sites in California. The study was commissioned by Aemetis Inc.
To help meet public demand for more renewable energy, FortisBC Energy Inc. is now receiving carbon-neutral renewable natural gas (RNG) from Lethbridge Biogas LP, an agricultural-based biogas facility located in Alberta.
The Renewable Fuels Association has welcomed Navigator CO2 Ventures as an associate member. Navigator CO2 Ventures provides comprehensive carbon capture services, including product gathering, transportation and sequestration.
The U.K. government on Aug. 17 published a report that identifies and compares options for a standard to define “low-carbon hydrogen.� It provides lifecycle GHG estimates for a variety of hydrogen pathways, including those focused on biomass.
The U.S. EPA has approved an RFS pathway filed on behalf of Koole Tankstorage Botlek V.B. and Neste Oyj. The pathway will allow Koole to generate RINs for renewable jet fuel and renewable diesel bottoms fractionated from Neste's renewable diesel.
The Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy and the National Corn Growers Association are challenging a recent court decision that vacated a 2019 rule issued by the U.S. EPA allowing for year-round sales of E15.
Conclusions of a recently released study show growing ethanol use in India has been linked to increased demand for sanitation products during the COVID-19 pandemic, more ambitious blending targets, and interest in sustainability.
Aemetis Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 12, providing updates on its renewable natural gas (RNG) and carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives and discussing ongoing improvements at its Keyes, California, ethanol plant.
Aemetis Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 12, providing updates on its renewable natural gas (RNG) and carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives and discussing ongoing improvements at its Keyes, California, ethanol plant.
Haldor Topsoe has announced its HydroFlex technology has been used at the Marathon Petroleum Corp. renewable diesel facility in Dickinson, North Dakota, exceeding all process guarantees. The Dickinson facility reached full production capacity in Q2.
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