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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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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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., 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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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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Biodiesel has topped the poll of the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Fuel (SMF) Fest Confidence Index, pushing the 2023 winner, liquefied natural gas (LNG)-biomethane to second runner, while LNG e-methane managed to hold onto its position as number three. It is understood that the first SMF Confidence Index was launched at the inaugural
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Federal agencies are collaborating to develop a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to accelerate its production and adoption across the U.S. aviation industry. Spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency, the initiative focuses on advancing feedstock innovation, refining technologies and supporting policies to meet the
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Major oil and gas companies have ramped up investments in the biofuels sector, betting on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with 43 projects expected to be up and running by 2030, consultancy Rystad said in a report. The energy research firm indicates that investments by industry giants such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Eni could
Oil Majors Betting Big on SAF, Other Biofuels With More Than 40 Planned Projects by 2030 Read More »
The White House Office of Management and Budget on Dec. 13 published the Fall 2024 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, which outlines rulemakings and other actions under development by federal agencies related to the Renewable Fuel Standard, biofuel infrastructure, CO2 pipeline safety, and wood heating. According to the agenda, the U.S. EPA is currently expected
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To support and advance future maritime fuel technology and investment, the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) released a Request for Information (RFI) to establish a consistent and reliable definition for sustainable maritime fuel (SMF) that informs and aligns community, industry, governments, and other maritime stakeholders. The Action Plan for Maritime Energy and Emissions Innovation (Action Plan), a