Revisiting Biomass-Based Diesel Feedstock Trends over 2011-2022
One of the most discussed and debated aspects of the renewable diesel boom is its impact on feedstock markets. In a recent farmdoc daily article (December 11, 2023), we examined feedstock usage trends for FAME biodiesel, which competes with renewable diesel, and found that soybean oil dominated as a feedstock for production of biodiesel. In another recent farmdoc […]
CSL Case Study: Biodiesel as an Effective Decarbonization Transition Solution for Existing Ships
Marine transportation-services company CSL Group Inc. announced February 8, 2023, that it had successfully completed a trial of B100 biodiesel as part of its Great Lakes biofuel program. CSL’s trial was one of the longest-running initiatives of its kind in the maritime industry. As part of the announcement, CSL publicly released a case study on its […]
Low Carbon Biofuels and Crops Set to Take Flight
Every year, airplanes crisscrossing U.S. skies burn 23 billion gallons of fuel, leaving contrails and 8% of the nation’s transportation-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in their wake. A recent study by researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and Sandia National Laboratories reveals which crop-based feedstocks offer the greatest potential […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Study Finds Midwest Economy Would Soar to New Heights if Goal is Achieved
Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS) released a study of the economic impact on the Midwest if the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) goal of 35 billion gallons was met by 2050. The Midwest stands to benefit greatly as two of the most likely SAF feedstocks would be soybean oil and corn ethanol. In order to reach the […]
USDA Awards $19 Million in Fuel Infrastructure Grants to Expand Access to Domestic Biofuels
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Jan. 11 that USDA is awarding $19 million in grants to U.S. business owners to increase the availability of domestic biofuels in 22 states and give Americans cleaner, more affordable fuel options. The department is making the awards through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. “By increasing the supply of biofuels made here […]
Midwest Poised to Produce More Biofuels and Biobased Products
Legislation in Congress would expand a federal grant and loan program that helps producers of biofuels and other biomanufactured products build and expand their facilities. A Congressional bill proposed by Midwestern representatives from both parties is aimed at spurring innovation in biofuel technology and increasing its production. The Agriculture Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act, or […]