Category: Policy

Superior Court judge may halt AltAir Paramount expansion plans due to weak EIR

Superior Court judge may halt AltAir Paramount expansion plans due to weak EIR

November 20, 2023 |

In California, Courthouse News Services reports AltAir Paramount wants to expand its biorefinery but a Superior Court judge said last week he is likely to put a halt on it because he seems to be in agreement with environmental groups who are concerned about the facility’s close proximity to residential areas. World Energy, the current […]

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South Korea to launch clean hydrogen certification system

South Korea to launch clean hydrogen certification system

November 16, 2023 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has announced that the proposal for an amendment to the ‘Hydrogen Economy Promotion and Hydrogen Safety Management Act’ has passed the 47th Cabinet meeting’s deliberation and resolution process, enabling the government to move forward with the establishment of a […]

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US representatives introduce Ag BIO Act to the House

US representatives introduce Ag BIO Act to the House

November 16, 2023 |

In Washington, U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase biofuel production and drive down energy costs for Iowa families. The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity (Ag BIO) Act would increase funding for loans to support innovation in the biofuels industry and cut red tape that drives up energy […]

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USDA invests $2.2 million to expand renewable fuels at ethanol plant in Iowa

USDA invests $2.2 million to expand renewable fuels at ethanol plant in Iowa

November 11, 2023 |

In Iowa, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is awarding a $2.24 million grant to Golden Grain Energy LLC, an ethanol plant near Mason City, to increase the availability of domestic biofuels. The funding comes through USDA Rural Development’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive program. “The Biden-Harris Administration is leading the way in […]

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RFA launches Veterans for Renewable Fuels initiative

RFA launches Veterans for Renewable Fuels initiative

November 9, 2023 |

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association announced the launch of Veterans for Renewable Fuels, a new initiative designed specifically for military veterans and immediate family members working in the U.S. ethanol industry. The purpose of the VRF is to recognize and celebrate the contributions of military veterans in the industry and provide them with opportunities […]

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Bipartisan representatives introduce Farm to Fly Act to support SAF

Bipartisan representatives introduce Farm to Fly Act to support SAF

November 8, 2023 |

In Washington, Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) introduced the bipartisan Farm to Fly Act to create new, robust markets for American agricultural products and to strengthen domestic energy resources. Miller was joined by Representatives Mike Flood (NE-01), Angie Craig (MN-02), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and Randy Feenstra (IA-04) […]

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Advanced Biofuels Canada releases fiscal recommendations in Clean Fuels Strategy

Advanced Biofuels Canada releases fiscal recommendations in Clean Fuels Strategy

November 7, 2023 |

In Canada, Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) released its fiscal recommendations to attract $10-15 billion of new clean fuel capital investments to build new Canadian clean fuel production capacity and infrastructure by 2030. ABFC’s ‘Clean Fuels Strategy’ report profiles fiscal measures that will assure that Canadian-based clean fuel production remains competitive in the global market and, specifically, position […]

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UK Civil Aviation Authority greenlights Virgin Atlantic’s 100% SAF flight

UK Civil Aviation Authority greenlights Virgin Atlantic’s 100% SAF flight

November 6, 2023 |

In the UK, the UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued Virgin Atlantic with a permit to fly a world-first transatlantic 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight. Virgin Atlantic plans to fly across the Atlantic from London Heathrow to New York JFK on November 28, 2023 to test and showcase the feasibility of flying on 100% […]

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Danish Energy Agency announces winners of PtX projects

Danish Energy Agency announces winners of PtX projects

November 3, 2023 |

In Denmark, The Danish Energy Agency said it has concluded the Power-to-X (PtX) tender and announced that six projects will win the state aid.  The government agency noted that four different companies are behind the six winning projects and can now start building up the production of green hydrogen in Denmark. The agency also explained […]

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Coalition calls on Biden to recognize GREET model under IRA to support SAF

Coalition calls on Biden to recognize GREET model under IRA to support SAF

November 2, 2023 |

In Washington, as President Biden kicks off a series of events focused on rural investment, 70 industry leaders covering nearly the entire supply chain for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – including major airlines – called on the Biden Administration to unleash progress in de-carbonizing aviation by recognizing the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne GREET model under Section […]

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