Biofuel News
Institute for Transportation Decarbonization Issues Call for Research Proposals on Drop-in Fuels
The Institute for Transportation Decarbonization announced Oct. 11 a new grant to deepen understanding of the role of low-carbon liquid fuels in decarbonizing legacy on-road vehicles and reducing the climate impact of the transportation sector. ITD is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to developing a pathway to a zero-carbon transportation sector through research and engagement. […]
USDA Increases Forecast for Soybean Oil use in Biofuel Production
The USDA increased its forecast for 2023-’24 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Oct. 12. The estimate for 2022-’23 soybean oil use in biofuel production was also revised up. U.S. soybean production for 2023-’24 is forecast at 4.1 billion bushels, down 42 million on […]
2024 Clean Fuels Conference Lassos Top Talent and Topics
At the center of one of the most transformative times in history for clean fuels, where biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel are gaining unprecedented traction across powerhouse markets, the annual Clean Fuels Conference has officially opened to eager participants. The event, hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, takes place in vibrant Fort Worth, Texas February […]
Inflation Reduction Act Fuels Hope for Sustainable Aviation and Long-term Farm Profitability as Feedstock Demand Rises
With the electric vehicle revolution gaining momentum, there is another sector poised for transformation: sustainable aviation fuel. A recent report by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) revealed that, right now, the United States only produces a modest amount of sustainable aviation fuel, but the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act is set to change that landscape. […]
Harnessing the Power of Biodiesel: A Sustainable Transportation and Energy Solution
In an era marked by environmental concerns and a growing need to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, biodiesel has emerged as a promising alternative for applications that are considered hard or even impossible to electrify. Derived from renewable sources such as plant oils, animal fats, and recycled cooking oil, biodiesel presents a promising alternative […]
U.S. Biofuels Capacity, Feedstock Consumption Up
Operable biofuels production capacity in the U.S. expanded slightly in July, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 29. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to both the previous month and July 2022. Total operable biofuels capacity reached 23.493 billion gallons per year in July, up from 4 MMgy when […]