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U.S. Department of Energy Releases Updated 45VH2-GREET

Updated model includes new feedstock, technologies, and assumptions in alignment with final rules The U.S. Department of Energy released an update to the 45VH2-GREET model, which has been adopted by the Department of the Treasury for the purposes of calculating well-to-gate emissions of hydrogen production facilities for the clean hydrogen production tax credit established in […]

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Estimates of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Capacity at U.S. Renewable Diesel Plants Through 2026

In 2021, the Biden Administration announced a “grand challenge” goal of the U.S. producing three billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030.  A number of federal actions were initiated to support reaching this goal, including new and ongoing funding opportunities for SAF projects and fuel producers.  Several technologiespotentially can be used to produce SAF at the

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Enhanced Standards Broaden Biodiesel’s Future

Revisions to ASTM D6751, adoption of ISO 8217:2024 and results from the latest BQ-9000 fuel-quality report are helping to ensure biodiesel’s readiness in decarbonizing challenging sectors. Clean Fuels Alliance America’s technical program made significant strides in 2024, strengthening the industry’s position in advancing biobased diesel and enhancing biodiesel quality. Reflecting the global shift toward decarbonization,

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USDOE Partners with Other Agencies and Industry on Action Plans for Energy and Emissions Innovation Across U.S. Transportation Sectors

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced seven transportation plans to build a more resilient, affordable, and globally competitive transportation system. The action plans—covering key modes of the transportation sector including maritime, rail, trucking, aviation, and off-road—were developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department

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Biodiesel a Win-Win for Electric Cooperatives

Electric cooperatives and agriculture share a deep connection, a partnership exemplified by the adoption of biodiesel. Built on the foundation of farmers and rural America, Missouri’s electric cooperatives have powered their communities for nearly 90 years. In 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt created the Rural Electrification Administration to provide loans for extending electricity to rural areas.

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Demand for Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Surged in 2024

Jeff Earl with Clean Fuels Alliance America says states continue to prioritize renewable fuel policies to help grow clean fuel use. “We saw Nebraska become the fourth state to pass a low-carbon fuel standard, which is a significant win for our industry. We also saw several other states either expand upon or see the results

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Biofuel, Refining Stakeholders Comment On D3 RIN Waiver Proposal

A collection of stakeholder groups representing members of the biofuel, refining, and fuel retail industries offered mixed testimony to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday over its proposal to waive the 2024 cellulosic biofuel D3 blending volume requirement. The hearing comes after the agency said on Dec. 5, 2024, that it would partially

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USDA Strengthens Climate Agriculture Opportunities with New Crop Insurance Flexibilities

In support of Climate Smart efforts to expand renewable fuel sources, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced additional insurance options for soybeans planted behind domesticated pennycress in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. Domesticated pennycress is a feedstock used to produce renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuel that

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Mitsui & Co to Fuel 7-Eleven Delivery Trucks With B100

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. announced its intention to introduce B100 (100% biodiesel) on a trial basis for use in a delivery truck servicing 7-Eleven stores in Japan. The trial will start on December 26, 2024, at the Frozen Kobe Center, a combined distribution center in Hyogo Prefecture for 7-Eleven stores. Mitsui will employ Optimus Technologies’

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Clean Fuels Highlights Rapid Growth for Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel in 2024

The U.S. is on pace to surpass 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption for the first time, capping a 2024 that saw increased efforts from states to drive adoption, updates to technical standards, growth in soybean crush capacity and growing public support for clean transportation fuel. Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell

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