In Norway, according to DNV’s latest white paper “Biofuels in Shipping”, key biofuels like FAME and HVO have great potential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and supporting compliance with maritime regulations, but their benefits to the industry could be constrained by limited supply in the future. With biofuel use expected to increase, the paper […]
In Illinois, International Motors, LLC further reinforces its position in the market with the certification and approval of the International® S13® Integrated Powertrain to be used with renewable diesel. The International S13 Integrated Powertrain, available in the International LT®, RHTM, HX®, and HVTM Series trucks, represents its most advanced, fuel-efficient, and streamlined powertrain. With capabilities […]
In Washington, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced new comprehensive proposed requirements for carbon dioxide (CO2) and hazardous liquid pipelines. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) will strengthen existing standards for hazardous liquid and CO₂ pipelines (including CO2 that is transported in a supercritical fluid state), and for […]
In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy released an update to the 45VH2-GREET model, which has been adopted by the Department of the Treasury for the purposes of calculating well-to-gate emissions of hydrogen production facilities for the clean hydrogen production tax credit established in Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C. section 45V [45V tax credit]). 45VH2-GREET Rev. […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s release of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The interim rule establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of corn, sorghum, and other biofuel feedstock crops grown in […]
In Iowa, Iowa biodiesel production ticked up to 353 million gallons, up from 350 in 2023. Iowa biodiesel plants managed to power through being undercut by a drastically low Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) blending level for 2024, but could not escape uncertainty surrounding tax policy as the long-time biodiesel blenders credit expired while the rules […]
In Texas, Anew Climate, LLC expanded the company’s European business by entering Germany’s biomethane market. Leveraging the company’s 20+ years of success in the North American biomethane and carbon removals markets, Anew will provide a full suite of comprehensive products and services to the transportation and industrial heat and power sectors. Anew’s new office in […]
In Malaysia, the Star newspaper reports that CGS International estimates Indonesian palm oil production will increase by 3% this year, which in turn will weigh on prices enough to bring them down about 10%. The increased production should be seen in Q2 this year following on the effects of El Niño last year. However, it […]
In Canada, Arbios Biotech announced the successful completion of construction of its Chuntoh Ghuna facility in Prince George, British Columbia. The facility uses Licella’s Cat-HTR hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) technology to transform forest residues and other woody residuals into a renewable bio-oil that can be refined into transportation fuels with a low carbon footprint. This milestone represents […]
In Utah, CleanJoule says it is positioned to advance its market position throughout 2025 following a transformative year that saw the company deliver on a series of significant achievements and corporate milestones. Among the largest moments of 2024, CleanJoule entered ASTM International’s certification process for its CycloSAF™ fuel, unveiled SpaceSAF™ as a cutting-edge drop-in replacement […]
