New Zealand-based power producer Genesis Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Carbona to produce torrefied wood pellets, with the potential to replace coal with biomass at Huntly Power Station.
China’s exports of used cooking oil (UCO) reached a record high in 2024 but fell sharply in December after the Chinese government eliminated the 13% export tax rebate for UCO, according to a report filed with the USDA.
Ash Creek Renewables, a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC, on March 20 announced it has secured exclusive licensing rights from Montana State University for a new high-performance camelina seed variety.
The International Air Transport Association has enhanced its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
European Energy has received its first truckload of biogenic CO₂ from Tønder Biogas. The CO₂ will be used for the company’s Power-to-X facility in Kassø, where it will play a key role in the production of e-methanol.
Virgin Australia has entered an agreement with Viva Energy to SAF for its flights departing from Proserpine, Queensland. The SAF will consist of Jet A1 and a 30-40% synthetic blend component made from waste and residue feedstocks.
Aemetis Inc. on March 19 announced the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approved an extension of the county’s C-PACE program, which can help private industry finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Nearly 1.52 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in February, down more than 25% when compared to the 2.04 billion that were generated during the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on March 20.
The U.S. EPA on March 20 published updated SRE data showing that four new SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS in the past month. According to the agency, 156 SRE petitions are currently pending.
The U.S. Industrial Pellet Association (USIPA) on March 14 announced the appointment of Darrell Smith as its new executive director. Smith brings a wealth of association leadership experience and diverse industry expertise to USIPA.
The largest single volume order of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by a DB Schenker customer has been placed by Mercedes-Benz. The order is for approximately 13,000 metric tons of SAF and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 40,000 metric tons.
EverGen Infrastructure Corp. announces that Fraser Valley Biogas Ltd., a subsidiary of the company, has entered into an agreement to sell the land on which the Fraser Valley Bio Gas Project operations.
The U.S. DOE’s Office of Indian Energy has extended the deadline to apply for a $25 million funding opportunity that aims to support Tribal energy planning and development. Biomass power and thermal projects are among those eligible for the funding.
Sagepoint Energy LLC on March 18 announced it has acquired two RNG assets—Lynx Renewable Energy Kansas and Renewable Power Producers. Both facilities produce pipeline-quality RNG utilizing landfill gas as feedstock.
Airbus, Japan Airlines, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corp., and Green Earth Institute have signed a MOU to collaborate on the realization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using bioethanol derived from domestic wood.
Brian O’Connor, president of Air Burners Inc., was recognized with the the Excellence in Bioenergy Award and SDI Biocarbon Solutions was named Groundbreaker of the Year at the 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo
The U.K. Trade Remedies Authority on March 17 announced it has initiated an anti-dumping investigation and a countervailing investigation into imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), commonly known as renewable diesel, from the U.S.
President Donald Trump, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on March 18 celebrated National Agriculture Day by honoring America’s farmers, ranchers and producers who provide the world with food, fuel and clothing.
Opal Fuels Inc. on March 13 announced the company produced 3.8 million MMBtu of RNG in 2024, up 41% when compared to 2023. The increase was supported by three new landfill RNG projects that commenced operations during the year.
Japan-based Cosmo Oil Co. Ltd. on March 6 announced that construction is complete on a SAF located within the company’s existing Sakai refinery. The facility, operated by Saffaire Sky Energy LLC, is expected to begin supplying SAF in April.
TSI and Telfair Forest Products have announced the construction of a torrefaction facility in Lumber City, Georgia. A TSI-designed and fabricated Torreactor will be paired with Telfair’s logistics for the torrefaction and densification of biomass.
Greenlane Renewables Inc. on March 13 announced it has secured three new service agreements for RNG project sites under its 3-tiered service offering program. Greenlane previously supplied biogas upgrading systems to the customers.
Louis Dreyfus Company and Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. announced on March 11 the renewal for an additional 10 years of their collaboration to promote the cultivation of Camelina sativa (camelina) in South America as an intermediate crop.
Montauk Renewables Inc. on March 13 announced the company produced 5.6 million MMBtu of RNG last year, up 1.6% when compared to 2023. Electricity production was at 186,000 megawatt hours (MWh), down from 194,000 MWh in 2023.
Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on March 13, reporting increased revenues for its U.S. ethanol and biogas operations as well as its biodiesel operations in India.
JetBlue along with its fuel partners marked the first-ever regular supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial air travel in the region at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its outlook for 2025 and 2026 renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 11.
SK Energy on March 10 announced that it had signed a contract with Cathay to supply no less than 20,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) until 2027. SK Energy has been supplying ISCC certified SAF to Cathey since November 2024.
The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded Courtney Videchak the 2025 Beth Calabotta Sustainable Education Grant. Videchak is a Mechanical Engineering PhD candidate at the University of Michigan with experience working on diesel engines.
OPAL Fuels Inc. on March 5 announced it has entered into five new fuel station services agreements to support customer hauling operations in Canada. OPAL Fuels will design, build, own and operate these new stations.
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