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 […]
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, […]
$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 […]
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) […]
Chevron REG: Three Companies, One Circular Economy for Biodiesel
Could your next order of french fries help fuel diesel engines in your area? For more and more people, the answer is yes. Making biodiesel from used cooking oil (UCO) isn’t a new idea. But Chevron is working to find new ways to collect and refine UCO. “We wanted to find a way to create […]
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 […]