The U.S. Industrial Pellet Association has welcomed the European Parliament's resolution on the "European Forest Strategy—the Way Forward," which recognizes that the forest value chain is fundamental to the circular bioeconomy.
Greenlane Renewables Inc. has signed a contract for a new RNG project developed by San Francisco, California-based Brightmark LLC. The multiple-site dairy farm project in Florida will utilize Greenlane's PSA biogas upgrading systems.
Red Rock and Shell have entered into a cellulosic fuel purchase and sale agreement in which Shell will purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and cellulosic renewable diesel fuel from Red Rock's new biorefinery in Lakeview, Oregon.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Sept. 30 that significantly expands the definition of renewable natural gas (RNG) to include energy that comes from additional forms of organic waste, including vegetation removed for wildfire mitigation.
Brightmark LLC and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. have announced the formation of a joint venture, Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC, to own projects across the United States to produce and market dairy biomethane, a renewable natural gas (RNG).
The U.S. exported 585,883.3 metric tons of wood pellets in August, down from 643,727.5 metric tons in July and 738,303.23 metric tons in August 2019, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Oct. 6.
Experimenting with Grease Thickeners
By Holger Streetz
October 07, 2020
Two types of thickeners, calcium sulfonate and lithium complex, dominate heavy-duty greases in the pelleting industry. However, with innovative formulations, other thickeners show unforeseen benefits.
The U.S. Grains Council advocated for the use of ethanol during the Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference. The conference, held in mid-September, is Asia's largest energy event. 2020 marks the USGC's second year of participation.
The U.S. exported 585,883.3 metric tons of wood pellets in August, down from 643,727.5 metric tons in July and 738,303.23 metric tons in August 2019, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Oct. 6.
Cargill and Virent Inc. are working together to evaluate the use of Cargill's corn dextrose as a feedstock to Virent's BioForming technology for the production of “drop-in� low-carbon biofuels and biochemicals.
The U.S. exported more than 100.65 million gallons of ethanol and 1.02 million metric tons of distillers grains in August, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Oct. 6.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 5 percent the week ending Oct. 2 while weekly ethanol ending stocks fell slightly, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 7.
It's That Time
October 07, 2020
Pellet Mill Magazine Editor Anna Simet discusses content in the Q4 2020 edition.
Our Strong First Half
October 07, 2020
EIA data shows wood pellet producers successfully managed challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic during the first half of the year.
The Renewable Fuels Association has elected Jeanne McCaherty, CEO of Guardian Energy Management LLC, as its new chairperson. McCaherty becomes the first female chairperson in the RFA's history, and first among any national ethanol trade association.
The EIA released its Winter Fuels Outlook and an updated Short-Term Energy Outlook on Oct. 6, reporting that approximately 1.8 million households will use cord wood or wood pellets as their primarily residential spacing heating fuel this winter.
Red River Biorefinery LLC announced on Oct. 6 that its biorefinery in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is now producing ethanol that meets USP purity and quality standards. The facility began operations earlier this year.
Nacelle Solutions has announced that two new RNG facilities in Wisconsin are complete and operational. The company will own, operate and maintain the RNG processing equipment at the sites under a long-term service contract for U.S. Gain.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its forecast for 2020 ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, which was released on Oct. 6. The forecast for 2021 ethanol production, however, was revised down.
Renewable Energy Group Inc. on Oct. 6 announced plans to expand the annual production capacity of its biorefinery in Geismar, Louisiana, to 340 MMgy. The 250 MMgy expansion project is expected to be complete by late 2023.
When it comes to wood pellet process design, experience matters.
Brazil's National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) on Sept. 29 announced it has approved R$80.2 million ($14.39 million) in financing to support the expansion of Usina Laguan's ethanol biorefinery in Batayporã, mato Grosso do Sul.
Lesquerella (a.k.a. Fendler's bladderpod and Yellow Top) is a member of the mustard family that's native to the U.S. Southwest. But Agricultural Research Service scientists are now eyeing it as a home-grown source of butanol.
Colombia's production and use of biofuels is expected to fall this year due to impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The country's biofuel imports are also expected to fall, according to a report filed with the USDA FAS GAIN.
The Danish government announced a political agreement on Oct. 3 that establishes new sustainability requirements for woody biomass used to produce heat and electricity in Denmark. USIPA applauded the agreement, calling it strict but workable.
The USGC set an ambitious goal in early 2020 to create 1.125 million metric tons of new demand for U.S. DDGS in Southeast Asia by targeting the aquafeed industry. Through a series of research projects, the results are flowing in.
The Twin Rivers Unified School District near Sacramento, California, achieved a major milestone in its climate action plan by switching 75 diesel-powered school buses to run on renewable diesel fuel provided by Neste.
The prolific career of Doug Tiffany, recipient of the 2020 Award of Excellence, is indelibly linked to his connections to agriculture and farmland. Ethanol and its coproducts have been a frequent point of focus for the U of M production economist.
Analysis shows torrefied wood pellets can reduce cost-of-use for power plants, generate more profits for pellet manufacturers and reduce carbon footprints.
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