Biofuel News
DOE Opens Request for Information on Methods to Decarbonize Off-Road Transportation
The U.S. Department of Energy on May 7 issued a request for information (RFI) seeking stakeholder input on ways to decarbonize the off-road transportation sector, including through the use of biodiesel, renewable diesel, renewable natural gas (RNG) and other renewables. The RFI, titled Progression of Net-Zero Emission Propulsion Technologies for the Off-Road Sector Request for […]
Suspicions of Fake Used Cooking Oil from China Alarms U.S. Biofuel Industry
China is flooding the US with used cooking oil that the biofuel industry says may be tainted, hurting American farmers and President Joe Biden’s push to promote climate-friendly energy. US imports of used cooking oil, an ingredient to make renewable diesel, more than tripled in 2023 from a year earlier, with more than 50% coming […]
FAA Offers Funding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Infrastructure Projects at Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration on April 1 opened a $269 million funding opportunity under its Airport Improvement Program. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) infrastructure projects are among those eligible for the funding. The Airport Improvement Program is a grant program that funds airport infrastructure projects, including those related to runways, taxiways, airport […]
Growmark Pilots Vector System to Decarbonize Bulk Fuel Transportation Fleet with B100
Growmark Inc. recently announced that it partnered with Optimus Technologies to test 100% biodiesel in five semi-tractors in its Manito Transit fleet as a potential pathway for transitioning the entire fleet to low-carbon fuels. The development is part of Growmark’s ongoing efforts to look for decarbonization opportunities within the company and its network. Optimus Technologies provides […]
Port of Detroit Releases Decarbonization and Air Quality Improvement Plan and Video
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority (Port of Detroit) is undergoing an ambitious decarbonization project, which aims to reduce the port’s environmental impact, and improve sustainability. The project is ongoing and will implement a range of innovative technologies and methods to reduce emissions and promote cleaner energy sources, positioning the Port of Detroit as a leader […]
USDA Awards $43 Million in Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program Grants
USDA announced April 23 that it is awarding more than $43 million in grants through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to business owners to increase the availability of domestic biofuels in 15 states. HBIIP provides grants to fueling station and distribution facility owners, including marine, rail, and heating-oil facilities, to help expand access […]