Biofuel News
Department of Energy Issues Notice of Intent for Funding to Advance Low-Carbon Feedstocks for Clean Energy Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office announced a notice of intent (NOI) to issue a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) that will drive the research and development (R&D) of low-carbon, purpose-grown energy crops leading to the deployment of clean energy technologies. The planned Regional Resource Hubs for Purpose-Grown Energy Crops funding opportunity would support the development of […]
EIA Again Boosts Forecasts for Ethanol, Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel Demand
The Energy Information Administration in its November Short-Term Energy Outlook on Tuesday for the second month in a row boosted its forecasts for biodiesel, ethanol and renewable diesel demand. The agency said it expects domestic biodiesel demand in 2023 will average 120,000 b/d, up 4,000 b/d from projections in the November STEO. EIA set its […]
Optimus Ships 500th Vector System to Decarbonize Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
Optimus Technologies, a company dedicated to decarbonizing heavy-duty diesel engines in the most challenging sectors of the transportation industry, announced today that they shipped their 500th Vector System. The Optimus Vector System is a bolt-on, advanced fuel system upgrade that seamlessly integrates into new and existing engines and delivers CO2 reductions of over 90%. Optimus […]
CSL Leads Maritime Industry in Biofuel Adoption, Achieving Milestones in Decarbonization Efforts
CSL proudly announces a significant milestone in its Great Lakes biofuel program – one of the longest-running initiatives of its kind in the maritime industry. With a cumulative 75,000 running hours on B100 biofuel over the past four years, CSL ships have made significant strides in supporting decarbonization efforts by replacing 55,000 metric tons of […]
Biodiesel Feedstock Trends over 2011-2022
The growth of renewable diesel production capacity in the U.S. was dramatic in recent years, with capacity in just the last two years expanding by 1.8 billion gallons, or 225 percent (farmdoc daily, March 8, 2023). One of the most discussed and debated aspects of the renewable diesel boom is its impact on feedstock markets, such […]
Global SAF Production to Triple at 1.5 Million Metric Tons in 2024: IATA
The International Air Transport Association forecast Wednesday that global production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will triple to 1.5 million metric tons next year, accounting for 0.5% of airlines’ fuel needs. IATA’s outlook for 2024 may largely reflect the commissioning of Neste’s Singapore expansion project, which is planned to increase global SAF capacity by 1 […]