The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently expects renewables to account for 24% of U.S. electricity generation in 2024, increasing to 26% in 2025, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released on Feb. 6.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently expects renewable diesel production to increase by approximately 30% annually in both 2024 and 2025, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Feb. 6.
Legislation currently pending in Washington state aims to require airport operators to make a minimum 10% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available to private jets owned by individuals or businesses once certain conditions are met.
Neste and Amelia, a French regional airline, have closed an agreement for the supply of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Amelia has been using the SAF for all its flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol since Jan. 1.
The New Mexico House of Representatives on Feb. 3 voted 36 to 33 in favor of a bill that aims to establish a technology-neutral clean transportation fuel standard that would reduce the CI of transportation fuels by at least 30% by 2040.
Imperial Oil Ltd. on Feb. 2 confirmed that construction on the renewable diesel project under development at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta, remains on track for startup in 2025.
Future Energy Global, led by former GE Capital Aviation Services Head of Portfolio Strategy Natasha Mann, has launched an innovative financial ecosystem to accelerate the production and uptake of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Black Hills Corp. on Feb. 1 announced that its nonregulated subsidiary, Black Hills Energy Renewable Resources, completed the purchase of a renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Dubuque, Iowa.
Emirates has become the first international airline to join The Solent Cluster, a U.K. initiative focused on low carbon investments established to reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households in the South Coast of England.
Drax Group has announced a new partnership with Molpus Woodlands Group. The agreement will provide Drax with an option to purchase sustainably sourced woody biomass to fuel its BECCS operations in the U.S. Southeast.
The Senate Committee on Environmental & Public Works on Jan. 31 held a hearing on landfill gas emissions. The hearing, in part, addressed an IRS proposal that would limit the ability of biogas projects to benefit from the Section 48 tax credit.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development on Jan. 25 approved $11.72 million in tax abatements for a 120 MMgy renewable diesel and SAF project under development by Edgewood Renewables LLC.
Total U.S. biofuel operatable production capacity was up slightly in November, with gains for ethanol, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Jan. 31. Total feedstock consumption was down slightly from October.
Viably has introduced the Lacero horizontal grinder. This high-speed wood waste grinding machine is engineered to address the stringent requirements of the North American waste and recycling industry.
Aemetis Inc. announced on Feb. 1 the deployment of the entire $25 million of funding provided under the previously announced USDA-guaranteed loan for its Aemetis Biogas 1 LLC (AB1) project company.
Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate on Jan. 29 aims to establish a low-carbon transportation fuel standard (LCTFS) that would reduce the average carbon intensity (CI) of gasoline and diesel by 10% below a 2019 baseline by 2030.
Phillips 66 on Jan. 31 confirmed that the renewables conversion of its Rodeo, California, refinery is nearing completion. The facility will shut down crude oil operations in February and is expected to begin producing renewable fuels during Q1 2024.
Peel Ports Logistics has signed a deal to become Drax’s new shipping agency service provider for vessels importing biomass into Liverpool. As part of the deal, the company will welcome approximately 50 vessels per year.
Avista recently signed an agreement with Pine Creek RNG to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) to be produced at the Quad Cities Landfill in Milan, Illinois. Construction on the project is currently expected to be complete by the end of 2024.
Enerkem announced on Jan. 30 that it will be retiring its Enerkem Alberta Biofuels plant in Edmonton. The company said the facility has achieved its main objective of completing the scale-up of Enerkem’s industry-leading technology.
Enviva Inc. on Jan. 29 announced that on Jan. 23 it received notification from the NYSE that the company is no longer in compliance with NYSE continued listing criteria. The company can regain compliance at any time within the six-month cure period.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 980,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in October, according to the January edition of the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 950,000 tons during the month.
Vertex Energy Inc. on Jan. 23 released an operational update, reporting that the renewable diesel production unit at its refinery in Mobile, Alabama, produced approximately 3,900 barrels per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Gevo Inc. on Jan. 24 released a business update indicating that the company’s proposed SAF project in South Dakota, Net-Zero 1, remains in the due diligence phase of the U.S. Department of Energy’s loan guarantee program.
Cathay on Jan. 29 welcomed the successful launch of the Hong Kong SAF Coalition as its co-initiator. The coalition is convened and chaired by Business Environment Council, along with 13 founding partners from the SAF value chain.
The USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service on Jan. 24 published proposed rule that aims to update the agency’s Biobased Markets (Biopreferred) Program. A public comment period on the proposed rule is open through March 25.
Valero Energy Corp. released Q4 financial results on Jan. 25, reporting an increase in renewable diesel production volumes despite lower margins. The SAF project under development in Texas remains on schedule for completion next year.
The proposed Sunnyside Renewable Natural Gas facility has completed the Washington State Environmental Policy Act process. Groundbreaking could commence in Q2 2024 with RNG production in mid-2025.
Honeywell announced that Acelen Renewables has selected its Ecofining technology to help support the efficient production of a targeted 20,000 barrels per day SAF and renewable diesel at its facility in Bahia, Brazil.
Praj inaugurates SAF demonstration facility in India
January 27, 2024
Praj on Jan. 20 inaugurated its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demonstration plant at its research and development center in Pune, India. The plant utilizes a propriety SAF production technology developed by the company.
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