The Michigan Public Service Commission on March 15 rejected applications by Consumers Energy Co. for early termination of power purchase agreements (PPAs) with biomass plant operators.
Viridi Energy has acquired a legacy biosolids digester plant in Brunswick, Maine, with plans to transform the site into an industry-leading waste-to-RNG facility. Casella Waste Systems Inc. will manage feedstock collection and delivery logistics.
Vanguard Renewables, a farm-based provider of organic material solutions for the food and beverage industry, is celebrating a decade in clean energy innovation and organic materials solutions.
Enviva Inc. on March 15 announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has approved its previously announced $500 million debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing related to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
New Energy Blue on March 18 announced the formation of New Energy Chemicals. In phase one, the biochemical subsidiary will produce biobased ethylene for use in Dow’s renewable plastics. In phase two, the subsidiary will expand to SAF production.
Waga Energy and Steuben County on March 18 announced that renewable natural gas (RNG) production has commenced at the Steuben County Landfill in Bath, New York. The RNG is delivered into the Corning Natural Gas system.
Preliminary agenda released for 40th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
By BBI International
March 15, 2024
Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 2024 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place June 10-12, 2024 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
A first of its kind breakfast at Heathrow, named The Fly Up, which is cooked with oil that is then cleaned and recycled into renewable biofuels, took off on March 12. The initiative aims to boost awareness of SAF.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. on March 14 announced that its 3,000-barrel-per-day renewable diesel facility in Prince George, British Columbia, is currently operating at near nameplate capacity. Work is also progressing on proposed plans to produce SAF.
Haffner Energy and Hexas Biomass Inc. announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a non-exclusive partnership to develop a turnkey solution for the co-production of biochar and biogenic CO2.
Neste has merge its three renewable business units into one Renewable Products business unit as well as restructure its functions to better support business-driven ways of working. Plans for the restructuring were announced last year.
U.S. wood pellet producer Enviva Inc. on March 12 filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in hopes of restructuring its approximately $1 billion in debt.
Avfuel Corp. and Neste finalized a partnership extension that keeps the companies at the forefront of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply for business aviation, cementing their leadership positions in the sustainable space.
Aemetis provides update of biodiesel, RNG, SAF and ethanol initiatives
By Erin Voegele
March 11, 2024
Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 7, reporting the company achieved important milestones in its biodiesel, RNG, ethanol, SAF and carbon capture business segments last year.
Gevo Inc. has reported that efforts are continuing to secure a U.S. DOE loan guarantee to support the construction of its proposed SAF facility. Gevo also reported that its RNG project in Iowa operated at 91% capacity during Q4.
Following Ryanair’s purchase of 500 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from OMV in October 2023, the airline on March 8 announced that it will take an additional 500 metric tons of SAF from OMV in 2024.
USDA on March 8 celebrated the second annual National Biobased Products Day, a celebration to raise public awareness of biobased products, their benefits and their contributions to the U.S. economy and rural communities.
The Renewable Thermal Collaborative has released a case study on the partnership between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables to enable the delivery of RNG to all of AstraZeneca's sites in the U.S. by 2026.
Marathon Petroleum's Vinvale and East Hynes fleets in California's Los Angeles Basin have made a significant step toward reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to a cleaner future by transitioning both fleets entirely to renewable diesel.
Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables LLC, a joint venture of Bunge and Chevron, on March 4 celebrated the groundbreaking of a new oilseed processing facility in Louisiana. The plant is expected to be operational in 2026.
EverGen Infrastructure Corp. announced its recently completed Fraser Valley Biogas facility has achieved new single-day and monthly production records, supporting the growing demand for RNG.
SAF One, a platform focused on the development of global SAF solutions, announces the appointment of engineering firm Kent to carry out a technology licensing review for its first synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK) production plant.
The Biomass Power Association has rebranded as the American Biomass Energy Association. The announcement was made by ABEA Executive Director Carrie Annand at the 17th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo.
Aemetis Inc. on March 5 announced receipt of the Authority to Construct air permits for its planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD) production plant in Riverbank, California.
On Feb. 29, West Biofuels LLC announced it was selected for up to $30 million in award negotiations from the U.S. DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to provide low-carbon, stable energy for two rural communities in California.
Montana Renewables was recognized as the Groundbreaker of the Year and Jason Kessler, president at KESCO Inc., was presented with the Excellence in Bioenergy Award at the 17th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo.
Drax Group plc released 2023 financial results on Feb. 29, reporting its pellet production segment achieved robust performance in a challenging market environment. The company also discussed progress on its BECCS projects in the U.S. and U.K.
U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan on March 1 announced the launch of the agency’s Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs during an appearance at the 2024 Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas.
Neste has launched its new emission reduction solution, Neste Impact, for businesses looking to reduce the carbon footprint of their air travel and transport activities. The solution is based on purchasing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Prairie Clean Energy is finding success in its pursuit of an environmentally sustainable solution to burning agricultural waste, beginning with flax straw waste pellets.
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