Inflation Reduction Act Fuels Hope for Sustainable Aviation and Long-term Farm Profitability as Feedstock Demand Rises
With the electric vehicle revolution gaining momentum, there is another sector poised for transformation: sustainable aviation fuel. A recent report by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) revealed that, right now, the United States only produces a modest amount of sustainable aviation fuel, but the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act is set to change that landscape. […]
Harnessing the Power of Biodiesel: A Sustainable Transportation and Energy Solution
In an era marked by environmental concerns and a growing need to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, biodiesel has emerged as a promising alternative for applications that are considered hard or even impossible to electrify. Derived from renewable sources such as plant oils, animal fats, and recycled cooking oil, biodiesel presents a promising alternative […]
U.S. Biofuels Capacity, Feedstock Consumption Up
Operable biofuels production capacity in the U.S. expanded slightly in July, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 29. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to both the previous month and July 2022. Total operable biofuels capacity reached 23.493 billion gallons per year in July, up from 4 MMgy when […]
Biodiesel Specialist Shares Five Steps to Better Cold Weather Fuel Performance
With seasonal changes underway and temperatures beginning to fall, now is the time to check your fuel infrastructure to prevent common issues and keep your equipment running smoothly throughout the winter months. Five simple steps will help ensure trouble-free fuel performance this winter, says Pete Probst, president of Indigenous Energy and director for the Michigan […]
Biodiesel Benefits From Farmers – and Benefits Farmers
Autumn means different things to different people. The end of summer. The start of school. The return of football.It can also literally mean the time of gathering crops. The word “harvest” comes from an Old English word meaning “autumn.” And here in the Midwest, where Chevron Renewable Energy Group has its headquarters, autumn is strongly […]
NREL Releases Sixth Edition of Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released its sixth edition of the Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide for those who blend, distribute, and/or use biodiesel and biodiesel blends. Funded by Clean Fuels Alliance America, the guide offers basic information on biodiesel’s proper and safe use to help fleets, blenders, distributors and others understand the handling and […]