The USDA on Nov. 14 awarded $256.56 million in loans and grants to more than 1,100 clean energy projects under the Renewable Energy for America Program. A portion of that funding will support biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) projects.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on Nov. 6 announced the startup of its 49.9-MW Karatsu Biomass Power Plant will be delayed. The facility, originally scheduled to begin operations in December, is now expected to be operational in March 2025.
A group of 36 biofuel, biogas, agriculture, energy and fuel retailer trade groups on Nov. 13 sent a letter to federal lawmakers urging Congress to extend several expiring tax credits during its Lame Duck session.
Clean Fuels Alliance America and nine national and state associations on Nov. 14 wrote to House and Senate leaders requesting a one-year extension of the §40A Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Tax Incentive.
Alfa Laval to provide technology to biorefinery in Spain
By Alfa Laval
November 14, 2024
Alfa Laval has secured two contracts to supply cutting-edge HVO pre-treatment technology to Europe's largest biofuel facility. The facility will produce 500,000 metric tons of SAF and renewable diesel annually.
Topsoe has signed an agreement with Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense SA to provide its HydroFlex and H2bridge technologies for SAF and renewable diesel production at Riograndense’s Rio Grande renewable fuels plant in Brazil.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently expects renewables to account for 23% of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 25% in 2025, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Nov. 13.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its 2024 and 2025 forecasts for the production of biodiesel, renewable diesel and other biofuels, including SAF, in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Nov. 13.
The U.S. EPA on Nov. 12 delivered a proposed rule to the White House OMB pertaining to the RFS. The title of the proposal indicates the rule would waive a portion of the 2024 cellulosic RVO and offer an extension of the 2024 compliance deadline.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Nov. 13 announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, which underscores the near-term potential for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to meaningfully decarbonize the aviation sector.
On Nov. 13, U.S. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the appointment of 18 new members and reappointment of 6 members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee.
Greenlane Renewables Inc. on Nov. 12 announced it has secured a $6.5 million contract to provide a new system for upgrading biogas produced at a landfill in Canada into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG).
Drax Group and Smart Green Shipping are partnering on a groundbreaking project, to develop and use innovative wind-assisted “FastRig” technology, which will be used to help decarbonize the shipping sector.
Pulling for a Winter of 2018- '19 Reboot
November 13, 2024
The success of this season will depend upon the length and depth of winter, and the resulting rate of depletion on the amassed inventory
Policy and Project Development
By Anna Simet
November 13, 2024
A frigid La Niña winter is predicted, but only time will tell if it plays out like expected, and as the industry hopes it will.
Drax Group plc on Nov. 12 reported its pellet production business is performing well on increased production and improved margins. The company is also working to develop new market opportunities for pellets, including SAF feedstock.
President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 11 announced he will nominate Lee Zeldin to serve as administrator of the U.S. EPA. Zeldin previously served as a member of Congress, where he cosponsored legislation to repeal and revise the RFS.
Neste and Air Canada have signed an agreement for the supply of 60,000 metric of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Neste will deliver the SAF, blended with conventional jet fuel, to the Vancouver marine terminal starting in December 2024.
NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, on Nov. 8 urged Congress to take action during the Lame Duck session to extend the $1 per gallon biodiesel blenders’ tax credit.
Neste on Nov. 8 announced its Rotterdam refinery has been shut down due to a fire. The fire has been extinguished and did not cause any injuries. Production will be down for several weeks, impacting renewable diesel customer deliveries.
Each timber farmer and wood product producer in Mississippi should learn how to profit from the fast-growing wood pellet industry.
Calumet Inc. on Nov. 8 released third quarter financial results and outlined plans for the development of Montana Renewables’ MaxSAF initiative, which will be supported by a U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee.
CARB on Nov. 8 approved updates to its LCFS that aim to reduce the CI of the state’s transportation fuel by 30% by 2030. The updates also alter how a variety of biofuels, including biobased diesel and RNG, participate in the program.
Gevo Inc. released Q3 financial results on Nov. 7, discussing the impact of the conditional commitment for its DOE loan guarantee and confirming the company’s acquisition of Red Trail Energy remains on track to close in early 2025.
Veolia has been awarded a contract to assume operations and maintenance of the City of Toronto’s Dufferin organics processing facility. The company has operated and maintained Toronto’s other anaerobic digestion facility at Disco Road since 2014.
Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and Sharice Davids, D-Kan., on Nov. 8 introduced legislation that aims to extend the existing second generation biofuel producer tax credit for an additional year, through 2025.
Steel Dynamics Inc. and Aymium have teamed up to develop a low-carbon steel manufacturing process, using biocarbon produced from sustainably sourced wood in lieu of coal.
The journey of establishing a successful wood pelleting operation in Pakistan has been both challenging and rewarding.
Surveying the Data
November 11, 2024
Pellet Mill Magazine tallies the results from its 2025 U.S. and Canada Pellet Producer Map.
The USDA released its latest Crop Production report on Nov. 8, reporting reduced forecasts for 2024 soybean production and yields. Both production and yields, however, are up significantly when compared to last year.
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