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RFA says EPA’s proposed tailpipe emissions standards overlook ethanol blends

RFA says EPA’s proposed tailpipe emissions standards overlook ethanol blends

April 12, 2023 |

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association says that by blatantly tipping the scales in favor of battery electric vehicles, the proposed tailpipe emissions standards for 2027 and beyond released Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) overlook an obvious near-term opportunity to achieve significant vehicle efficiency improvements and carbon emissions reductions through increased use of high-octane, low-carbon […]

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H&M teams with LanzaTech to trial clothing line using carbon captured materials

H&M teams with LanzaTech to trial clothing line using carbon captured materials

April 11, 2023 |

In Sweden, H&M Move is on a mission to democratise movewear and get the whole world and everybody moving. While inspiring people to move and breaking down barriers to sport is one part of the brand formula, moving the needle with innovation is another. In partnership with LanzaTech, H&M Move is taking a step on […]

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Cepsa and Wizz Air sign MOU to decarbonize aviation with SAF

Cepsa and Wizz Air sign MOU to decarbonize aviation with SAF

April 11, 2023 |

In Spain, Cepsa and Wizz Air signed an MoU to accelerate the decarbonization of air transport by researching and producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), moving forward with joint commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of air transport and fight against climate change. The MoU gives Wizz Air the opportunity to purchase SAF from Cepsa for […]

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Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers believe renewable fuels to drive higher crop prices

Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers believe renewable fuels to drive higher crop prices

April 11, 2023 |

In Indiana, farmer sentiment weakened again in March as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 8 points to a reading of 117. The survey included several renewable energy questions focused on the ethanol and renewable diesel sectors, which had much more positive results. When asked to look ahead 5 years, nearly half (46%) of respondents […]

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Survey shows shipowners getting serious about decarbonization and alternative fuels

Survey shows shipowners getting serious about decarbonization and alternative fuels

April 11, 2023 |

In the UK, Offshore Biz reports results from the new Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) survey titled ‘The Sustainability Imperative – Part 2’ shows shipowners are quickly seeing that decarbonization of the industry is a reality and they must onboard changes in a hurry to keep up. The same survey two years ago said 12% of shipowners […]

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ADM’s German biodiesel exports account for majority of US January imports

ADM’s German biodiesel exports account for majority of US January imports

April 11, 2023 |

In Germany, Dow Jones reports that OPIS data shows ADM exported 18.06 million gallons of biodiesel to the US from Germany in January, more than 72% of the company’s biodiesel exports to the US, while 6.888 million gallons were exported from Canada. The company’s exports accounted for nearly 64% of all biodiesel imported by the […]

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Louis Dreyfus plans to double Canadian canola crushing capacity by 2025

Louis Dreyfus plans to double Canadian canola crushing capacity by 2025

April 11, 2023 |

In Canada, Reuters reports that Louis Dreyfus plans to double its canola crushing capacity at its Yorkton, Saskatchewan facility to more than 2 million metric tons by 2025 as part of the global drive to boost renewable diesel production. The company’s main competitors including Cargill and Viterra have already announced canola crushing capacity. Most canola […]

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Repsol trialing 100% renewable diesel in Portugal

Repsol trialing 100% renewable diesel in Portugal

April 11, 2023 |

In Portugal, the Portugal News reports 53 vehicles will participate in a Repsol pilot test with 100% renewable diesel. The objective is to evaluate its performance and its capacity to reduce CO2 emissions. According to the announcement, the pilot test is carried out in collaboration with companies such as LIDL, Coca-Cola and Elis, and the […]

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Indian researchers start commercializing super cane variety with 160 tons/ha yields

Indian researchers start commercializing super cane variety with 160 tons/ha yields

April 11, 2023 |

In India, the Hindu newspaper reports Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, together with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, have developed a new sugarcane variety called punnagai that is seeing high demand for its first planting season next year. The variety doesn’t flower and can see yields of 160 metric tons […]

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Growth Energy hits at EPA’s failure to enforce RFS compliance in latest brief

Growth Energy hits at EPA’s failure to enforce RFS compliance in latest brief

April 11, 2023 |

In Washington, Growth Energy filed its opening brief Tuesday in its challenge to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) failure to enforce compliance under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In Growth Energy v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Growth Energy argues against EPA’s decisions to allow refiners not to comply with their RFS obligations even though […]

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