Phillips 66 on Oct. 29 reported that its renewable fuels segment was impacted by lower margins during Q3, but company officials expect margins to improve moving forward. The company also reported it began producing SAF in September.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 850,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in July, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 920,000 tons during the month.
Synthica Energy, a developer of anaerobic digestion facilities that convert organic waste into renewable natural gas (RNG), has selected Archer Western Construction as its partner for development of Synthica’s new facility in San Antonio, Texas.
DOE Agile BioFoundry and ABPDU partner with industrial microbes to successfully scale up biobased process
By Gayle Bentley, Technology Manager, Conversion Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy
October 30, 2024
U.S. DOE researchers have scaled up a process that converts ethanol into a valuable precursor for consumer products, such as paints, coatings, and diapers. The researchers worked with industry partner Industrial Microbes to develop the process.
Golden State Natural Resources on Oct. 22 announced the release of a draft environmental impact report (DEIR) for its proposed 1-million-metric-ton-per-year industrial wood pellet project under development in California.
Italian energy company Eni and U.S.-based KKR on Oct. 24 announced an agreement under which KKR will purchase a 25% stake in Eni’s Enilive business, which encompasses the company’s biorefining, biomethane, and smart mobility solutions businesses.
SAF offers a significant opportunity for growth in the biofuel sector and a new revenue stream for farmers, but realizing that potential will depend on the establishment of favorable policies and adequate incentives, according to CoBank.
Archaea Energy, UGI celebrate startup of Pennsylvania RNG plant
October 28, 2024
Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of bp, and UGI Energy Services LLC, a subsidiary of UGI Corp., on Oct. 28 celebrate the start-up of their joint venture's renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Hegins, Pennsylvania.
The Nevada County, California, Board of Supervisors on Oct. 22 allocated $90,000 to a biomass pilot project to process large green waste and improve wildfire and climate resiliency via the production of biochar.
PurposeEnergy on Oct. 24 announced the grand opening of its Middlebury renewable energy facility. The $23 million project utilizes patented anaerobic digestion technology to support Vermont’s circular economy goals.
New York City officials on Oct. 21 announced that the Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry will begin testing the use of renewable diesel fuel, a petroleum-free alternative to traditional diesel fuel that reduces carbon emissions by 60% or more.
DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding are furthering their sustainability goals through a contract renewal with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group, to use an additional 60 million liters of SAF on behalf of DHL.
The U.S. Forest Service on Oct. 24 announced it is making up to $34 million available through the Wood Innovation Grant, Community Wood Grant and the Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Grant Programs.
Neste Corp. on Oct. 24 released third quarter financial results, reporting that its renewables segment has been impacted by overcapacity and lower-than-expected voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Valero Energy Corp. released Q3 financial results on Oct. 24, reporting increased production for both its ethanol and renewable diesel segments. Valero’s SAF project is expected to be fully operational before the end of the year.
A new analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights supported by Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG CoalitioN), EBA, ERGaR, and Eurogas provides valuable input to the ongoing revision process of the GHG Protocol.
Montana Renewables LLC has delivered its first shipment of 7,000 gallons of SAF to Dearborn, Michigan's Buckeye Pipeline facility. From there, the fuel will be transported to the Detroit Metropolitan Airport via pipeline for use by Delta Air Lines.
Technip Energies and Enerkem Inc. have signed a collaboration agreement, solidifying their commitment to accelerate the deployment of Enerkem’s technology to convert non-recyclable waste and residues into sustainable fuels and chemical products.
Drax Group plc and the U.K. Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) are stressing the important of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) in meeting net-zero goals following disparaging comments made by a U.K. official.
Vanguard Renewables on Oct. 23 held a groundbreaking ceremony for its RNG gas project at The Moyer Family’s Oakmulgee Dairy Farm in Amelia Court House, Virginia. The project is part of a joint venture between Vanguard and TotalEnergies.
Signature Aviation has announced the expansion of its blended SAF offering to six new locations across the U.S. following a blended SAF supply agreement with Valero Marketing and Supply Co. a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corp.
Avfuel Corp. has announced its expansion of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across the southeastern United States supplied from Valero Marketing and Supply Co., a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corp.
LanzaTech Global Inc. has been awarded $3 million by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, as part of a broader $29 million investment program to advance its carbon management priorities.
Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., on Oct. 22 introduced the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act. The bill aims to extend the 45z clean fuel production credit for 10 additional years, through 2037. The credit is currently in place through 2027.
E2 on Oct. 15 released a new analysis on the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact along with a survey of more than 900 businesses that indicates repealing or rolling back the IRA’s provisions would result in losses, layoffs and closures.
Anaergia Technologies LLC has entered into a contract with the City of Riverside, California, to install infrastructure at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant to enable reception of organic municipal waste.
Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) has closed $3 million in funding for its Flexiforming technology that cuts SAF production costs by up to 50%, and the related carbon emissions by up to 75%. The seed round was led by TO VC.
New Energy Risk, a wholly owned division of Paragon Insurance Group, and Ecostrat on Oct. 22 announced a partnership to develop Feedstock Supply Insurance, an insurance offering that aims to mitigate risk in biomass feedstock supply chains.
The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS on Oct. 18 issued additional guidance for the 40B SAF tax credit. The new guidance, Notice 2024-74, addresses the use of an updated 40BSAF-GREET 2024 model released by the U.S. Department of Energy in October.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 21 granted a petition to review the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s November 2023 decision related to the administration of small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
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