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What’s in a Name? Two Fuels, Two Processes, Two Different Names, One Goal

Renewable diesel. Biodiesel. Potayto. Potahto? When it comes to terminology, words matter and when it involves two very separate fuels, Scott Fenwick, technical director for Clean Fuels Alliance America, wants to make sure the public knows the difference. “In the technical community, biodiesel and renewable diesel are two distinctly different fuels. When I read headlines […]

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USEPA Already Working on 2026 and Beyond RFS Set Rule

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has started work on the second set of rules for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expected to span multiple years beginning in 2026, a spokesperson said today. The rule will likely establish renewable volume targets for multiple years under the RFS, although the exact timeframe has not been

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Detroit, Vessel Operators to Benefit From Grant to Expand Biodiesel Use

A Detroit-based fuel distribution company has received a $1.17 million grant to expand use of biodiesel for improved air quality in the metropolitan area. Waterfront Petroleum Terminal Company received the grant through the USDA High Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) and plans to use the funds to add biodiesel storage tanks and equipment to its

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US Regulatory Clarity on Incentives Vital to Sustain Biofuels Growth

Clarity from both US state and federal regulators regarding the rules and incentives for biofuels production is essential to ensure continued growth to achieve underlying carbon-reduction targets, industry stakeholders said today. A lack of guidance for incentive programs and qualifications for 2025 and beyond is already hindering trade and investment in key US biofuels markets,

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$1.17 Million Grant Will Expand Renewable Fuels for Cleaner Air

Waterfront Petroleum Terminal Company to increase biofuels capacity on both land and water. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT, Michigan (Sept. 17, 2024) – Waterfront Petroleum Terminal Company has received a $1.17 million grant to expand use of biodiesel for improved air quality in the Detroit metropolitan area.  The newly announced grant is through the USDA High Blends

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USDOE Bioenergy Technologies Office Accelerates Innovation to Advance the US Bioeconomy

Emerging bioenergy technologies, including everything from clothing to plastics to fuels, are transforming the foundation of our lives. Through biotechnology and biomanufacturing, sustainable biomass across the United States can be converted into new materials and provide an alternative to petroleum-based production for fuels and products. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)

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10 Tips for Ensuring Transportation Sustainability

Eight of 10 supply chain executives are investigating sustainable transportation practices, according to EY. This is an excellent focus area because transportation represents 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s how to ensure sustainability. 1. Create targets for cost, carbon, and customer service. You must track cost, carbon, and customer service because you can’t control

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $12 Million to Advance Biorefinery Technologies for Biofuels and Biochemicals

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced $12 million in funding to support the advancement of integrated biorefinery technologies to decarbonize the transportation and industrial sector. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA), FY24 Scale-Up of Integrated Biorefineries, will help reduce technology uncertainty and demonstrate bioenergy technologies that produce low carbon intensity biofuels

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PepsiCo Touts Prospects for Biodiesel at Farm Progress Show

Amid the tractors, implements and seed dealers at the Farm Progress Show, one of the country’s biggest food and beverage companies was promoting its use of higher biodiesel blends to haul its products and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. PepsiCo teamed up with Clean Fuels Alliance America to show how PepsiCo is converting its semi-truck fleet

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