Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M, on April 22 introduced the Agricultural Resilience Act. The bill, in part, would make changes to the USDA's REAP program and move the U.S. EPA's AgSTAR program to the USDA.
Fortistar LLC has announced that two of its portfolio companies, Fortistar Methane Group, a landfill gas-to-energy and RNG developer, and TruStar Energy, and RNG fuel supplier, are merging under Opal Fuels LLC.
Aemetis Inc. has selected Axens Vegan Renewable Hydroprocessing technology for its “Carbon Zero 1� production plant in Riverbank, California. The facility will produce sustainable jet fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel using cellulosic hydrogen.
President Biden marked Earth Day on April 22 by announcing a new target for the U.S. to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction in economy-wide net greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution by 2030 when compared to a 2005 baseline.
The Growing Climate Solutions Act was re-introduced on April 20. The bill aims to break down barriers for farmers and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets so they can be rewarded for climate-smart practices.
Valero Energy released first quarter results on April 22, reporting improved results for its ethanol operations and record operating income for its renewable diesel segment. The company also discussed plans for a CCS project at its ethanol plants.
In honor of Earth Day, the USDA on April 22 announced $78 million in investments through the Rural Energy for America Program. A portion of that funding will support two landfill gas-to-energy projects in North Carolina.
Valero Energy released first quarter results on April 22, reporting improved results for its ethanol operations and record operating income for its diesel segment. The company also discussed plans for a CCS project at eight of its ethanol plants.
Aemetis Inc. has selected Axens Vegan Renewable Hydroprocessing technology for its “Carbon Zero 1� production plant in Riverbank, California. The facility will produce sustainable jet fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel using cellulosic hydrogen.
A dozen senators on April 20 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan requesting that he continue his commitment to support farmers and rural communities by upholding and restoring confidence in the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Drax Group plc released first quarter results on April 21, discussing the company's progress with its biomass strategy, including the acquisition of Pinnacle Renewable Energy, the end of commercial coal generation, and sale of gas generation assets.
Drax released a first quarter trading update on April 21, discussing the company's progress with its biomass strategy, including the acquisition of Pinnacle Renewable Energy, the end of commercial coal generation, and sale of gas generation assets.
The U.S. Industrial Pellet Association has welcomed the EU Taxonomy which classifies sustainable bioenergy as an environmentally sustainable activity, underscoring its indispensable role in the EU's low-carbon energy transition.
A dozen senators on April 20 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan requesting that he continue his commitment to support farmers and rural communities by upholding and restoring confidence in the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Hydro-Thermal Corp. has added Joel Gerstner to its team as the ethanol, sweetener and starch (ESS) sales manager. In this position, he will have responsibility for the sales, support, and management functions of the ESS team with a focus on growth.
A new and innovative safety approach for protecting coal/wood grinding plants against the ravages of a combustible dust explosion has been developed using passive venting devices, according to REMBE Inc.
U.S. ethanol production was flat the week ending April 16, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 21. Fuel ethanol stocks were down slightly from the previous week.
Greenlane Renewables Inc. on April 19 announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., will begin immediate order fulfilment against a diary biogas project in California announced in June 2020.
Clariant is working with Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas corporation, Pertamina, since 2018 to evaluate and test the feasibility of Clariant's sunliquid technology to process available regional feedstocks in Indonesia into the cellulosic ethanol.
Reps. David Schweikert, R-Ariz.; Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio; and Carol Miller, R-W.V., on April 19 joined House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in announcing a bill to improve and extend the 45Q tax credit for carbon capture and sequestration.
A group of 50 former House and Senate leaders representing 42 states on April 20 sent a letter to Gina McCarthy, President Biden's national climate advisor, in support of the administration's dedication to building back better for a green future.
The Massachusetts DER is seeking public comments on two new proposed revisions to the state's RPS pertaining to biomass that would implement an efficiency requirement and prevent biomass projects in certain areas from qualifying for the RPS program.
Reps. David Schweikert, R-Ariz.; Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio; and Carol Miller, R-W.V., on April 19 joined House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in announcing a bill to improve and extend the 45Q tax credit for carbon capture and sequestration.
The Love's Family of Companies, Cargill and their affiliates have entered into a unique 50/50 joint venture to produce and market renewable diesel. The joint venture, Heartwell Renewables, will construct a renewable diesel plant in Nebraska.
Reps. David Schweikert, R-Ariz.; Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio; and Carol Miller, R-W.V., on April 19 joined House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in announcing a bill to improve and extend the 45Q tax credit for carbon capture and sequestration.
Eco-Energy has started construction on its ethanol distribution facility located in Stockton, California. The facility is scheduled to commence operations in March 2022 and will be the eleventh ethanol distribution terminal constructed by Eco-Energy.
A group of 50 former House and Senate leaders representing 42 states on April 20 sent a letter to Gina McCarthy, President Biden's national climate advisor, in support of the administration's dedication to building back better for a green future.
Clariant, Pertamina collaborate on advanced biofuels assessment
By Clariant
April 20, 2021
Clariant is working with Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas corporation, Pertamina, since 2018 to evaluate and test the feasibility of Clariant's sunliquid technology to process available regional feedstocks in Indonesia into the cellulosic ethanol.
Digester Doc is on target to officially launch the Valkyrie system by June.
RMI and Environmental Defense Fund on April 20 launched the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance supported by founding companies Boeing, BCG, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Netflix, and Salesforce.
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