Biofuel News
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]