The U.S. Department of Treasury on Dec. 4 released final rules for the Section 48 Energy Credit—also known as the ITC. The rules clarify what property is qualified biogas property and what is an integral part of qualified biogas property.
MAIRE S.p.A. through its subsidiary MyRechemical, has been awarded by DG Fuels LCC an early engineering, licensing and process design package contract based on its NX Circular gasification technology for a SAF plant located in Nebraska.
Enilive has announced a new agreement with easyJet to supply a number of flights from Milan Malpensa Airport with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The two companies have also signed a letter of intent for the supply of SAF at other Italian airports.
TotalEnergies and Saudi Investment Recycling Company on Dec. 3 announced the signing of a joint development and cost sharing agreement (JDCSA) to assess the development of a SAF production unit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
U.S. ethanol and biodiesel capacity held steady in September, while renewable diesel capacity fell slightly, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Nov. 29. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to the previous month.
The International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual opening meeting on Dec. 3. The meeting is the first of REEEAC’s current charter term.
Firefly Green Fuels, a British sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) developer, on Nov. 15 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sanepar, one of Brazil’s largest water and sanitation companies.
CalBioGas Hilmar LLC, a joint investment between Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corp. and California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), has completed the central processing facility for its dairy biomethane project in Merced County, California.
Carrier Process Equipment Group Inc. has completed the acquisition of Hebeler LLC. The acquisition, which closed in November, enhances the company’s position as a leading provider of thermal processing solutions.
Solvay has announced the official inauguration of the second biomass boiler at its Rheinberg soda ash and bicarbonate plant in Germany, phasing out the use of thermal coal for energy use at the site.
Willis Lease Finance Corp. has announced its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited, has entered into a master services agreement (MSA) with McDermott for early EPC related services for its SAF initiative.
Blackwood Technology BV has announced the successful start of production of the first commercial FlashTor black pellet plant in Lampang Province, Thailand. The facility the capacity to produce 75,000 metric tons per year.
Fives, a global leader in industrial engineering, and Waga Energy have signed a collaboration agreement to strengthen their partnership and accelerate the deployment of WAGABOX units.
Using technology developed by researchers working with ORNL’s Center for Bioenergy and Dartmouth College, Terragia Biofuel is targeting commercial biofuel production, including ethanol, from lignocellulose.
Invizyne Technologies Inc., a leading designer of cell-free, enzyme-based biomanufacturing systems, has announced it was awarded a $2 million project to enable enzyme production for cell-free biomanufacturing of SAF.
Simply Blue Group has collaborated with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs to establish a path forward focused on sustainable development of the company’s SAF project under development in Goldboro, Nova Scotia.
HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching a significant initiative to support the use of SAF in Hong Kong. HSBC Hong Kong is purchasing 3,400 metric tons of SAF produced by EcoCeres, which will be used in Cathay Pacific flights.
Nearly 2.16 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in October, up from 2.13 billion generated during the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first 10 months of 2024 reached 20.85 billion.
The U.S. EPA on Nov. 21 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that one new SRE petition has been filed under the RFS in the past month. According to EPA, 130 SRE petitions are currently pending.
Growth Energy and Clean Fuels Alliance America have filed a new opening brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit challenging the U.S. EPA’s failure to fully account for SREs when issuing RFS RVOs.
The first tanker of sustainably produced bioacetone and biobutanol has been dispatched from Celtic Renewables’ flagship Biorefinery in Grangemouth, Scotland, marking a major milestone for the world’s shift to green chemicals.
Clean Fuels Alliance America members have elected new governing board members. The new leadership reflects the interests of both large and small companies, biodiesel and renewable diesel producers, as well as soybean growers and renderers.
On Nov. 20, Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., visited a meeting of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, where he discussed the need for greater legislative efforts to support the production and deployment of SAF in the 119th Congress.
Methane from dairy cow manure is becoming sustainable renewable natural gas (RNG) at a new DTE Vantage facility that recently began operations in Scipio Center, New York. The project is a collaboration with Sunnyside Farm
Neste and PCS Pte. Ltd. have launched a cooperation for the supply of renewable solutions to Southeast Asia’s chemicals industry. Neste will supply PCS with Neste RE, a renewable material for the production of chemicals and plastics.
The U.S. Industrial Pellet Association has announced significant leadership changes to its board of directors, appointing Thomas Reilley as chair and welcoming Brandi Colander as a new board member.
Corteva Inc. has announced plans to form a joint venture with bp focused on feedstock production for SAF. The company plans to grow proprietary Corteva mustard seed, sunflower and canola feedstocks well-suited for SAF production.
The IRS has issued proposed regulations to implement the energy efficient home improvement credit, as modified by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including provisions of the Section 25 tax credit pertaining to wood stoves.
Aemetis Inc. on Nov. 12 released Q3 financial results, reporting increased revenue for its California ethanol, India biodiesel and dairy RNG business segments. Development also continues on the company’s SAF and CCS projects.
Novilla Investment Holdings LLC, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Buckhorn RNG LLC, announced on Nov. 9 that it has begun operations at its renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Lynn Brothers Dairy in Unity, Wisconsin.
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