In California, the state has withdrawn its request for a waiver and authorization for the addition of the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation to its emissions control program. At this time, the California Air Resources Board is evaluating next steps. CARB is not enforcing the existing portions of the ACF Regulation that require a federal […]
In California, waste from Chick-fil-A’s lemon juice supplier could one day be used to produce bioplastics. Bay Center Foods, which provides all of the lemon juice used by the popular fast food chain, has a zero-waste processing philosophy, Kurt Cahill, Executive Director, Upstream Production Solutions, at Bay Center Foods tells Food and Drink. Currently, the […]
In California, Aemetis Biogas completed $1.6 million of sales of California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits and federal Renewable Fuel Standard D3 Renewable Identification Numbers (D3 RINs) during April 2025. The LCFS credits were generated for Q4 2024 at the default rate of -150 carbon intensity. A pending application to the California Air Resources […]
In California, Prometheus Fuels announced first product — a 99.9% pure, carbon neutral methanol fuel that is molecularly identical to fossil methanol, but made from air. Orders for its first million tons of the fuel are sold out. FTIR, or Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, is a common lab test to identify fuels. It shines a beam […]
In California, BWC Terminals (BWC) celebrated the official completion of its expanded renewable fuels terminal at the Port of Stockton, marking a significant milestone in strengthening California’s renewable fuels and maritime infrastructure. BWC executives, customers, and partners attended the ribbon-cutting event in addition to special guest California Congressman Josh Harder. The state-of-the-art terminal includes the […]
In California, the 2025 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief provides a comprehensive analysis of an industry confronting unprecedented regulatory uncertainty while demonstrating growth and resilience through continued investment in sustainable transportation solutions. Authored by TRC Companies, a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy […]
In California, Buscar Company recently announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in Terramer, Inc., a pioneer in hemp-based bioplastics, through a strategic stock swap transaction. This move marks a significant step in Buscar’s diversification strategy, blending its expertise in resource development with cutting-edge green technology to address the global plastic pollution crisis. Terramer, Inc. is the developer of TERBO-1000, a proprietary hemp-based bioplastic that […]
In California, Renewable Fuels Association on Monday filed comments with the California Air Resources Board regarding proposed modifications to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, including CARB’s decision to maintain “unnecessary and unworkable” feedstock sustainability criteria. RFA also shared a new analysis examining the decrease in cropland needed to meet California ethanol demand since the […]
In California, Buscar Company, a diversified holding company focused on natural resources and sustainable energy, has acquired a 50% stake in hemp bioplastics makter Terramer through a strategic stock swap transaction. Terramer has developed TERBO-1000, a proprietary hemp-based bioplastic that is 100% biodegradable within 180 days and leaves no microplastic residue. The company operates a […]
In California, Metro Ports says a significant environmental milestone in their voluntary efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A new review of their 2023-2024 emissions data confirms that its transition to renewable diesel (R99) has led to an 85% reduction in carbon emissions from Metro’s Port of Long Beach operations. By switching from conventional diesel to […]
