In New York state, Reuters reports heating oil must be blended with 5% biodiesel beginning July 1 following legislation that was passed just before Christmas. That blending level will increase to 10% by 2025 and 20% by 2030. New York City and Long Island already have similar laws in place as do nearby Rhode Island […]
In France, Bolloré Logistics has announced the launch of its so-called SEAalternative, a new scheme to reduce CO2 emissions from maritime transport through the use of alternative fuels such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), biogas and Biofuel. This new solution is for one-off and regular shipments across all geographical areas, the global port management giant […]
In Louisiana, CGB Enterprises, Inc. and Minnesota Soybean Processors announced that they have formed a joint venture for the construction of a state-of-the-art soybean processing plant near Casselton, North Dakota. North Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC, jointly owned by CGB and MnSP, will own and operate the new facility, which is expected to crush 42.5 million […]
In Washington, the EPA has announced their regulatory agenda for Fall 2021, which included designation of renewable diesel fuels derived from canola oil as “advanced biofuels” under the RFS program. “NFU has long advocated for increased use of biofuels due to their tremendous benefits for the environment while providing much-needed market alternatives and economic stability […]
In Colombia, El Nuevo Siglo reports the Minister of Mines and Energy, Diego Mesa, said that consultations regarding biodiesel blending continues, although if the measure is approved it would not have an impact on the consumer. According to the minister, the price of diesel would be mitigated through the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund. Mesa said that […]
In India, the Free Press Journal reports that Modi Naturals’ biotech arm will invest $33.3 million over the next two years to set up a 210,000 liter per day ethanol plant in Chhattisgarh with a first phase producing 110,000 liters per day already in 2022. Financing for the facility has already been secured as well […]
In Kentucky, WYKY radio reported that Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was on hand for the groundbreaking of Continental Refining Co’s new $26.8 million soybean crushing and biodiesel production facility in Somerset. The project is an extension of its current operations with commissioning of the soy crushing facility expected in early 2022, crushing 84,000 tons of […]
In Washington, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new Request for Information (RFI) on the scale-up and demonstration of renewable fuels. The RFI, titled “Overcoming Barriers to Renewable Fuel Scale-Up and Demonstration,” seeks input from biofuels producers and technology developers about their readiness to scale process technologies to pilot- and demonstration-scale sustainable aviation […]
In India, the Times of India reports that the government has issued an advisory, rather than a mandate, for domestic car manufacturers to begin building flex-fuel cars within six months. The policy was toned down after strong pushback from industry. The transportation minister said that a mandate wasn’t necessary because Toyota, Suzuki and Hyundai have […]
In Washington, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the application window, application requirements and the availability of up to $700 million in payments to eligible biofuel producers for unexpected market losses as a result of COVID-19 in order to maintain a viable and […]
