In Missouri, Washington University in St. Louis reported that researchers in the labs of Joshua Yuan, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, and Susie Dai, at the University of Missouri, used electrocatalysis of carbon dioxide to turn carbon dioxide into intermediates that are then converted by microbes into lipids, or fatty acids, and ultimately became […]
In California, UC Santa Cruz reported that UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. In their study, published on October 3 in the American Chemical Society journal Energy & Fuels, lead author Kevin Lofgren details a new […]
In Brazil, building on the success of the Eversa portfolio, Novonesis’ new biosolution Eversa Advance tackles the challenges of processing feedstocks with up to 20% FFA. The product helps biodiesel producers improve operational efficiency, reduce total pre-treatment operating costs by up to 45%, and lower their environmental footprint. Olfar, one of the largest industrial biodiesel […]
In the UK, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) provisionally proposed that a countervailing measure on biodiesel imported from Argentina is maintained. In a Statement of Essential Facts, the TRA proposed that the duty payable on imports of biodiesel from Argentina be kept at a range of 25%-33.4% until February 2029. During the period of investigation, […]
In California, in proceedings before California energy and environmental agencies, the Engine Technology Forum (ETF) called on policymakers to recognize the continued importance of advanced renewable biodiesel fuels and maximize their roles and inclusion as essential decarbonization options. “Both CARB and the CEC have important obligations in these proceedings this fall to promulgate effective and […]
In Michigan, M Live reported that a Michigan company received a nearly $4.2 million federal grant to expand the sale and use of biodiesel and ethanol in three counties. The report noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently announced $239 million in funding nationwide to install and upgrade biofuels infrastructure such […]
In California, Terviva announced its investment from Chevron Renewable Energy Group with the main aim of scaling renewable pongamia for biofuel production. Together, the two companies expect to scale Terviva’s pongamia-growing operations and drive greater availability of pongamia as a feedstock for renewable fuels production. The new arrangement signals the advancement of pongamia as a […]
In Washington state, the Tri-State Herald reports Tidewater Terminals has opened its $6.1 million biodiesel hub at its Snake River facilities. Thanks to a $3.1 million HIIP USDA grant, the facility will provide biodiesel and ethanol for custom blending to serve markets in Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon and Northern Idaho. BNSF Railway as well as […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil’s Grupo Potencial announced an investment of $108.86 million to increase biodiesel output at one of its plants, giving the facility the world’s largest production capacity for soy oil-based biofuel. Grupo Potencial said the plant, located in Parana state, will increase its annual biodiesel production capacity to 1.62 billion liters […]
In Iowa, Maas Companies Inc of Rochester, MN will auction W2Fuels’ 10 Million Gallon per year biodiesel plant. Maas Companies specializes in the liquidation of specialized and renewable assets for private companies, courts, banks and lenders nationwide. The surplus assets will be sold via an online auction; the deadline for bidding is Thursday, November 14, […]
