Biofuel News
Scientists: Renewable Fuel Standard Land Use Claims False
Eight scientists told a federal appeals court last week that claims made in a lawsuit that the Renewable Fuel Standard has led to the loss of habitat for endangered species and loss of grasslands are untrue. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit in July 2023 challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s so-called RFS […]
Chevron REG Calls for Higher Renewable Volume Obligation Levels Under RFS
A biofuels market specialist says demand has been increasing for biomass-based diesel. Paul Nees, general manager of global supply and trading with Chevron Renewable Energy Group, says new production capacity has been coming online. “So much so that we’re actually starting to see some compression of margins as the production of the fuels has outpaced […]
Study Confirms Sufficient Biomass Potential to Reach Sustainable Aviation Fuel Goals
The United States has enough biomass potential to produce 35 billion gallons per year of aviation biofuel by 2050, a new report confirms. Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s John Field provided biomass feedstock production expertise to the report focused on the role of the bioeconomy in U.S. decarbonization strategies, which was produced by the Department of […]
Clean Fuels Alliance America Sues EPA Over Phase 3 Heavy-Duty Emissions Rule
Group Contends Agency Favored EVs Instead of Trucks That Can Run on Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel The Clean Fuels Alliance America filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for adopting a heavy-duty truck regulation that the group claims fails to evaluate the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel as […]
Michigan Charts Path To a Greener Future for Great Lakes Shipping
From the electrification of major cargo ports to sustainability improvements for Great Lakes ferries, a first-of-its-kind statewide “maritime strategy” could offer a roadmap toward a potential green future for shipping and boating in Michigan. The strategy is set to be crafted over the coming year and a half, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes […]
ASTM International Honors Steve Howell with Prestigious Eagle Award
Clean Fuels Alliance America proudly announced that Steve Howell, Senior Technical Advisor to Clean Fuels and Partner at MARC-IV (M4) Consulting, was honored with the prestigious Eagle Award at the semi-annual ASTM International D02 Committee meetings in Austin, Texas the week of June 19. The Eagle Award honors sustained multiple and significant contributions to the standardization process […]