In Serbia, SeeNews reports that U.S. Georgia-based Attis Industries is investing up to 80 million euro ($90 million) in the construction of a biofuel factory in Kula, in northern Serbia, according to the Kula city government. “Attis Industries intends to invest between 60 million euro and 80 million euro within two years after receiving all […]
In Minnesota, National Carbon Technologies acquired Colorado-based Cool Planet’s biocarbon business, including more than 50 issued and pending patents for biocarbon production and product technologies for use in multiple markets including renewable energy, metals, agriculture and water purification. With capacity to convert 300,000 tons per year of certified sustainably sourced biomass into advanced biocarbon products, […]
In Washington, Reuters reports that the Environmental Protection Agency has published data showing it has received 52 new “gap” requests for small refinery exemptions for between 2011 and 2018. The biofuel industry and advocates in Washington have been concerned about the existence of these gap waivers piling up but the EPA hadn’t so far revealed […]
In Colorado, excess production capacity and reduced demand will force the U.S. ethanol industry to transform its business model to create more value and improve its operational efficiency. Consolidation within the industry will lead to larger, more financially stable companies with diversified ethanol co-product offerings by 2025, according to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge […]
In the Netherlands, Jan De Nul Group has completed, in close collaboration with MAN Energy Solutions and GoodFuels, 2,000 hours using 100% renewable 2nd generation Biofuel Oil (BFO) on board the Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Alexander von Humboldt. This major milestone represents the longest continuous use of 100% sustainable marine biofuel in the maritime industry. […]
In the UK, John Lewis Partnership announced that it is stepping up its commitment to reducing carbon emissions by building a dedicated biomethane gas filling station to enable its largest heavy goods vehicles to use a low-carbon alternative to diesel. Alongside this, the Partnership has also revealed an ambition to stop using fossil fuels across […]
In Cyberspace, Brownfield Ag News reports that the House Biofuels Caucus leadership held a virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday with more than 20 minutes of the session available for listening. Issues such as the Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program that is part of the HEROES package aimed at helping the economy recover post-COVID 19 as […]
In Belgium, Euractiv reports that the waste-based biofuel industry is concerned about the European Commission’s promotion of sustainable aviation fuels, saying that measures such as an aviation blending mandate would have negative implications for their road-based fuels businesses. The policies currently being drafted could potentially look to have waste feedstocks diverted from road-based biofuels to […]
In Brazil, Platts reports that despite the country seeking to have the biodiesel blending mandate raised to 13% to make up for lost demand from COVID-19, the ANP fuel regulator has instead cut it to 10% from the current 12%. The cut in blending is only going to be for five days, however, saying the […]
In Maine, local press reports that $14.7 million in loans from bondholders for the Fiberight plant fell through the end of May which forced the facility to shut down. Coastal Resources of Maine, the company that runs the facility, says it is behind on its bills and was relying on the funding to make ends […]
