Republic Services Inc. released its next generation sustainability strategy in mid-July. The strategy outlines seven long-term goals, including one that aims to significantly increase the volume of biogas sent to beneficial reuse.
FROM THE AUGUST ISSUE: Celebrating year-round E15, U.S. Water and Kurita join forces, and Berry named new NEB administrator.
Crop improvement company Benson Hill Biosystems has entered into a partnership with Brownseed Genetics, a Wisconsin-based seed breeder of new corn hybrids that are higher in both oil content and essential amino acids.
DOE funds 2 biogas fuel projects
July 30, 2019
The U.S. Department of Energy announced July 29 it is awarding $50 million to support commercial truck, off-road vehicle, and gaseous fuels research. Two of the 24 funded projects focus specifically on biogas-based fuels.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report with data from May, reporting that corn consumed for fuel ethanol was up from the previous month, but down when compared to May 2018.
The RFA is once again partnering with the Buffalo Chip Campground to host the 79th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, scheduled for Aug. 2-11 in Sturgis, South Dakota. A custom RFA ethanol bike design by Paul Jr. Designs will be at the event.
Renewables accounted for a record 33 percent of U.K. electricity generation last year, up 3.8 percent from 2017, according to updated data released by the U.K. Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy July 25.
The U.S. EPA published its proposed rule to set Renewable Fuel Standard 2020 RVOs and the 2021 RVO for biomass-based diesel in the Federal Register July 29, officially opening a public comment period. Comments on the proposal are due Aug. 30.
Plymouth Energy, a 50 MMgy corn ethanol plant located in Merrill, Iowa, posted a notice to its website July 24 announcing it has idled production. The company cited negative margins and other economic factors as the reasons for its decision.
The Renewable Fuels Association has invited U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to visit an ethanol plant as a follow-up to his July 29 tour of Monroe Energy's oil refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania.
The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas announced July 29 that the North American RNG industry has reached the 100 facility benchmark this summer. With the addition of three recent operational facilities, there are now 101 RNG production sites.
Neste Corp. released second quarter financial results on July 25, reporting increased earnings for its renewable products segment, a new quarterly sales record for renewable products, and a high utilization rate of its renewable diesel capacity.
Southern California Gas Co. and Calgren Dairy Fuels announced July 29 the completion of Calgren's RNG facility, which currently processes manure from four dairy farms. Calgren plans to partner with eight additional dairy farms by the end of 2019.
Covanta officials discussed the company's U.K. waste-to-energy development activities during a second quarter earnings call July 25. While no new major projects were announced, progress is being made on several previously announced facilities.
Sens. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., have introduced a bill that aims to prevent corn ethanol from participating in the Renewable Fuel Standard. The RFA called the bill ill-conceived legislation that will prop up Big Oil.
The U.S. EPA published its proposed rule to set Renewable Fuel Standard 2020 RVOs and the 2021 RVO for biomass-based diesel in the Federal Register July 29, officially opening a public comment period. Comments on the proposal are due Aug. 30.
Five Keys to a Successful Dust Hazard Analysis
By Brian Edwards
July 28, 2019
In order to minimize the risks of combustible dust fires and explosions, it is critical to understand the hazards specific to your process, equipment and buildings.
Many conveyors still look as they did in the 1800s—they consist of little more than a chain pulling paddles through a metal box.
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute released a fact sheet on jobs in renewable energy, energy efficiency and resilience July 23 that shows U.S. jobs in renewable fuels and biomass power both increased from 2017 to 2018.
Primoris Services Corp. announced it will supply engineering, procurement, and construction management services for an RNG facility in the Midwest. The project will recover biogas from multiple farm sites and pipe it to a central processing facility.
Spontaneous heating and spontaneous combustion pose risks in any location that handles and processes woody biomass.
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute released a fact sheet on jobs in renewable energy, energy efficiency and resilience July 23 that shows U.S. jobs in renewable fuels and biomass power both increased from 2017 to 2018.
Air Liquide announced July 18 that its Airgas division recently celebrated the grand opening of its new liquid carbon dioxide and dry ice facility in Stockton, California. The facility is located adjacent to Pacific Ethanol's corn ethanol plant.
The government of Canada is investing nearly $1 million in the Wood Pellet Association of Canada in an effort to strengthen international demand for Canadian wood products. The award was announced as part of $24 million funding package.
The High Cost of Low-grade Grease
By Ron Kotrba
July 25, 2019
Total cost of ownership, not just price per pound, should be the gauge by which pellet mill grease is measured.
Valero Energy Corp. released second quarter financial results on July 25, reporting mixed results for its biofuel segments. Income from the ethanol segment was down, but income from renewable diesel was up. Production volumes of both fuels increased.
The Renewable Fuels Association and the legendary Kenny Hauk of Hauk Designs are collaborating on a project that highlights the many benefits of using ethanol fuel blends in high-performance off-road vehicles.
The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association's 2019 First-Half Report highlights the organization's push to grow the use of E15 in Minnesota, and the impacts the 1-pound RVP waiver for the fuel has had on the state.
The U.S. EPA has posted call-in information for its July 31 hearing on the proposed rule to set 2020 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and the 2021 RVO for biomass-based diesel under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Valero Energy Corp. released second quarter financial results on July 25, reporting mixed results for its biofuel segments. Income from the ethanol segment was down, but income from renewable diesel was up. Production volumes of both fuels increased.
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