In the Netherlands, Spliethoff Group’s constant striving to reduce its CO2 emissions has led to two trials using biofuel on its vessels. The first trial took place between June and November last year on BigLift Shipping’s HTV BigLift Baffin. The vessel was supplied with a blend of 50% FAME based biofuel and 50% conventional HFO. […]
In Washington, Platts reports IncubEx says interest in cellulosic D3 RINs surged between mid-December and Jan. 5, reaching 2.5 million credits traded during that period on the Nodal Exchange. No trades of D3 RINs were made at all between when November 2020 when the exchange began trading futures of the cellulosic biofuel credits until December […]
In Canada, after years of meticulous research, University of Saskatchewan researchers’ exploration of canola meal pellets as an eco-friendly alternative to coal and natural gas for both heat and energy is poised to move into its next phases – scaled-up pellet production and commercialization. In 2019, Canada produced over 18 million metric tons of canola […]
In Washington, the Houston Chronicle newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has decided to not rule in the ethanol industry’s appeal against the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to allow for the return of year-round E15 sales again. The appeals court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency went beyond its remit when it made the […]
In Canada, Genecis Bioindustries and Helian Polymers announce their collaboration creating PHA based formulations. Together both companies will develop various resin formulations that include Genecis’ PHAs for high-value applications, such as 3D printing filaments and biomedical applications. By combining both companies’ strengths, converting food waste into biodegradable plastics for Genecis and creating unique PHA based […]
In Connecticut, Ag-Grid Energy has broken ground on its fourth biogas to electricity project. Hytone Ag-Grid, in partnership with Hytone Farms, would be Ag-Grid’s fourth dairy digester in the northeast US and will begin construction in March 2022. It is expected to be operational in Fall 2022 and will produce around 4.5 million kWh of […]
In the Philippines, the Manila Times newspaper reports that the national biodiesel association TPBA is again trying to convince the Department of Energy to boost the biodiesel blending mandate, assuring it that there is more than enough coconut oil to supply a 5% blend. Currently there is a 2% blending mandate, but a 5% mandate […]
In India, the Press Trust of India reports that the state of Karnataka is urging the central government to monitor the challenges suffered by the sugarcane-based ethanol industry regarding the national blending program. There have been complaints by mills that oil marketing companies are favoring corn-based ethanol over sugarcane and rice feedstocks. The Karnataka sugar […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol stocks rose a more than 20-week high last week to 21.359 million barrels as ethanol production eased off. Ethanol production averaged 1.048 million barrels a day last week, 11,000 barrels lower than the week prior, but it was still 113,000 barrels higher than […]
In Switzerland, the Round Table on Sustainable Soy has released its first standard for sustainable corn alongside the fourth version of its sustainable soy standard in recognition of the need to ensure sustainable production of these two crops that are often grown in rotation to each other. Both standards were developed through a multistakeholder review […]
