The U.S. EPA released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on July 15, reporting that six SRE petitions have been withdrawn in the past month. There are now 64 SRE petitions pending, down from 70 in June.
The Nebraska Corn Board announced it has parterned with Pearson Fuels to help two fuel retailers in Los Angeles County – the most populous county in the U.S. – offer consumers E85 (an 85 percent ethanol blend).
Lee Lynd, the Queneau Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth, will be the founding director of the new Advanced Second Generation (A2G) Biofuel Laboratory located at the University of Campinas (Unicamp) in Brazil.
Boeing, SkyNRG and SkyNRG Americas on July 14 announced a partnership focused on scaling the availability and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) globally. Boeing will also invest in SkyNRG Americas' SAF production project.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 750,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in March, with sales reaching 810,000 tons.
The U.S. EPA released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on July 15, reporting that six SRE petitions have been withdrawn in the past month. There are now 64 SRE petitions pending, down from 70 in June.
To support companies and flight departments looking to reduce GHG emissions, Avfuel Corp. has collaborated with Million Air Burbank (KBUR)—an Avfuel-branded FBO—to provide its customers with a consistent supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
TotalEnergies and Veolia have joined forces to accelerate the development of microalgae cultivation using CO2. The two companies will complete a four-year research project at the La Mède biorefinery, with the long-term goal of producing biofuel.
The European Commission's new Fit for 55 package sets important new goals for emissions reduction and creates a solid foundation for reaching them by giving a role to renewable liquid fuels in decarbonizing transport, according to ePURE.
Haldor Topsoe on July 13 announced it will build a 15,000-ton-per-year hydroprocessing catalyst plant at an existing production site in Texas. The facility will help meet demand for traditional refining, renewable diesel and jet fuel production.
Less than two weeks after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the U.S. EPA's 2019 rule allowing year-round sales of E15, federal lawmakers are taking action to ensure the continued year-round availability of the fuel blend.
Business Briefs
By Ethanol Producer Magazine
July 14, 2021
Industry announcements from the August issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine, including appointments and promotions at NREL, the U.S. Grains Council, ePURE, Green Plains Inc. and the Renewable Fuels Association.
BBI International and Ethanol Producer Magazine on July 14 recognized Steve Markham and Kurt Rosentrater for their contributions to the U.S. ethanol industry during the general session of the 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW).
Cooper outlines multiple reasons for ethanol optimism at FEW
By Renewable Fuels Association
July 14, 2021
Low-carbon ethanol's “brightest and sunniest days remain ahead� despite recent judicial setbacks and a growing policy push on electric vehicles, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper said in keynote remarks July 14 at the FEW.
Air bp has announced its first sale of ISCC PLUS certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Spain, one of the largest global aviation markets. Air bp's key business aviation customer, NetJets Europe, began purchasing the fuel in July.
U.S fuel ethanol production fell by more than 2 percent the week ending July 9, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 14. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were down slightly.
Representatives of the RFA, ACE and Growth Energy on July 14 discussed the potential of a federal low carbon fuels standard and the post-2022 Renewable Fuel Standard during the general session of the 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
Covanta Holding Corp., the world's leading waste-to-energy provider, announced on July 14 it will be acquired by EQT Infrastructure. The $5.3 billion transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.
The European Commission on July 14 adopted a package of proposals that aim to reduce net GHG emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030 when compared to 1990 levels. Among the proposals are those related to forestry, renewable energy and SAF.
JetBlue expands use of SAF
By JetBlue
July 13, 2021
JetBlue has entered into a new relationship with World Energy and World Fuel Services for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). JetBlue's LAX flights using SAF started this month.
JetBlue has entered into a new relationship with World Energy and World Fuel Services for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). JetBlue's LAX flights using SAF started this month.
Members of the High Octane Low Carbon Alliance and nearly two dozen other ag and biofuel groups sent a letter to President Biden on July 11 calling on the U.S. EPA to propose a higher octane gasoline standard in its upcoming SAFE-2 Rule.
CoBank's Knowledge Exchange released its second quarter report on July 8, reporting that the U.S. fuel ethanol sector outperformed expectations during the three-month period and is well positioned for the second half of 2021.
Valmet will deliver a complete turnkey BioPower 5 power plant to produce green electricity and heat for the city of Salzburg, Austria. The order was placed by Salzburg AG, a leading Austrian energy and technology company.
Summit Agricultural Group, through its investment affiliate Summit Ag Investors, has announced the acquisition of Prairie Horizon Agri-Energy. Summit will retorfit the facility to produce ethanol and protein ingredients from wheat feedstock.
Canadian wood pellet production is expected to grow to 3.8 million metric tons in 2021, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network on July 8.
When it comes to consumption of U.S. grains and co-products, land-based creatures like humans, livestock and poultry easily spring to mind. However, the USGC is seeing momentum build with a new and exciting demand driver – in the water.
FutureMetrics LLC on July 5 published a new white paper that discusses the market challenges associated with “black� wood pellets and illustrates how new innovations are enabling these version 2.0 fuel pellets to gain market share.
USIPA is disappointed by CNN's portrayal of the biomass industry, which plays a crucial role in the fight against climate change by keeping millions of tons of fossil fuels in the ground while contributing to the broader sustainable forest economy.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and other officials gathered at Bioenergy Devco's new anaerobic digestion facility in Jessup, Maryland, on July 7 to celebrate near completion of what will be the state's largest anaerobic digestion (AD) facility.
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