In Canada, Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. said that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a U. S. Patent to 1888711 Alberta Inc. (“1888”), a private Alberta corporation from whom Cielo holds a worldwide exclusive license to its waste to renewable diesel facility technology. Some background – On June 15, 2016, Cielo announced […]
In Washington, the American Fuel & Petroleum Manufactures association says the overarching problem with an RFS program that mandates more and more biofuel blending every year is that gasoline demand today is much lower than government projected 14 years ago. When the RFS was written, Congress thought the U.S. would be consuming about 165 billion […]
In Italy, Novamont’s commitment to be a force for global regeneration with higher purposes than mere profit was strengthened by being awarded the ‘B Corp’ Certification. The Italian bioplastic manufacturer has joined 3,423 companies spanning 150 industries in 71 countries across the world that are verified ‘Benefit Corporations’ by the independent body ‘B Lab’. The […]
In Washington, the Biogenic CO2 Coalition announced the release of a new video and digital ad campaign asking why the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the only environmental agency in the world to treat carbon emissions from common agricultural crops the exact same as those from fossil fuels. The video further urges the EPA to follow sound […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports that fossil fuel prices have recovered significantly enough from the COVID-19 pandemic that it is again looking at implementing B40 in July 2021. Low crude oil prices had weighed on the economic viability of increasing the blending level from the current 30% despite subsidies, but now prices are recovering sufficiently to […]
In Nebraska, Green Plains says it has received final credit approval for a $75 million, 15 year term loan facility that will support the execution of its protein strategy. The new loan, which is subject to final documentation, is expected to close by the end of the third quarter at which time additional details of […]
In Argentina, Mercopress reports growing concern about impacts of COVID-19 on workers at different grain terminals and processing plants in key ports that could risk timely exports of soy products including biodiesel. Cofco reported 12 cases at its oilseed crushing plant north of Rosario, forcing the facility to temporarily shut, while Bunge also shut down […]
In Washington, DTN reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production rose to the highest level seen in 18 weeks help to build stocks to the highest seen in four months. Production was at 958,000 bpd while stocks stood at 20.3 million barrels the end of last week. Ethanol production remains down more than 7% […]
In India, Praj Industries and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) have entered into MoU to jointly drive application development of advanced biofuels that will find usage in industry and transportation. Biofuels developed for the mobility sector will have a positive impact on environment by way of reduced carbon footprint and improved tail pipe emissions. […]
In California, Renewable Energy Group, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Hunt & Sons, Inc. to supply REG Ultra Clean® at 12 locations in Northern California. “This agreement positions REG and Hunt & Sons to deliver a cleaner-burning, sustainable fuel that immediately reduces emissions within their existing fueling systems and infrastructure,” said REG Vice […]
