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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency fines POET Biorefining-Glenville for five years of air permit violations

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency fines POET Biorefining-Glenville for five years of air permit violations

April 25, 2024 |

In Minnesota, according to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation, POET Biorefining-Glenville LLC violated several air permit conditions between 2018 and 2023 at its ethanol production facility in Albert Lea, Minn. Violations included emitting more particulate matter and volatile organic compounds than allowed by permit over the course of five years. An MPCA […]

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India to allow 670,000 tons of Heavy B-molasses be diverted to ethanol

India to allow 670,000 tons of Heavy B-molasses be diverted to ethanol

April 25, 2024 |

In India, the Economic Times newspaper reports the Indian government will allow 670,000 metric tons of Heavy B-molasses to be diverted to ethanol production following a ban, lifting of the ban, and then putting the ban back in place on sugarcane-based feedstocks due to expected lower cane production this season. Mills have been holding on […]

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Swedish consortium launches feasibility study to establish hydrogen and biofuels value chain

Swedish consortium launches feasibility study to establish hydrogen and biofuels value chain

April 25, 2024 |

In Sweden, Boliden, Nevel, Skellefteå Kraft and Sveaskog have signed a letter of intent on a feasibility study to establish a value chain for hydrogen and biofuels in Västerbotten. In the extension, the goal is, among other things, to enable the phasing out of fossil fuel that is currently used in processes at the Rönnskär […]

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Anew Climate and BrightSide Solutions combine into Anew Canada Low Carbon Fuels

Anew Climate and BrightSide Solutions combine into Anew Canada Low Carbon Fuels

April 25, 2024 |

In Canada, Anew Climate, LLC, and BrightSide Solutions, Inc jointly announced a transformative rebranding of BrightSide Solutions as Anew Canada Low Carbon Fuels, Inc. This strategic evolution follows Anew’s acquisition of BrightSide in mid-2022, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s trajectory. Since the acquisition, Anew Canada LCF has accelerated its leadership position in the […]

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Peninsula launches dedicated sustainable fuel tranker for Western Mediterranean distribution

Peninsula launches dedicated sustainable fuel tranker for Western Mediterranean distribution

April 25, 2024 |

In Spain, Peninsula announced the introduction of the Aalborg, an IMO II chemical tanker dedicated to sustainable fuel distribution in the Western Mediterranean. The Aalborg is capable of supplying 100% biofuels (B100), in contrast to traditional fuel barges that cannot exceed 25% bio component. The vessel supplies FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) produced from vegetable […]

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University of Kentucky researchers launch MSW to SAF project

University of Kentucky researchers launch MSW to SAF project

April 25, 2024 |

In Kentucky, the University of Kentucky has launched a pioneering research initiative that seeks to turn everyday trash into high-quality sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Titled “Surface Enhanced Smart Preprocessing of Municipal Solid Wastes for Year-Round Supply of Conversion-Ready Feedstocks,” the study aims to address excessive landfill waste. The project is a collaborative effort involving a […]

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Colaition calls for Farm to Fly to be included in upcoming Farm Bill

Colaition calls for Farm to Fly to be included in upcoming Farm Bill

April 25, 2024 |

In Washington, amid the ongoing negotiations surrounding the Farm Bill, industry stakeholders representing nearly the entire supply chain for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – including seven major airlines – called on Agriculture Committee leaders in the House and Senate to boost the role of American farms in fueling low-carbon aviation.  “SAF, which can be produced from renewable […]

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TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables launch US-based RNG JV

TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables launch US-based RNG JV

April 24, 2024 |

In France, TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables, a U.S. leader in farm-based organics-to-renewable natural gas production and a portfolio company of a fund managed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, have signed an agreement to create an equally owned joint venture to develop, build, and operate Farm Powered® renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in the United States. […]

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Comstock finalizes $3M investment in RenFuel K2B

Comstock finalizes $3M investment in RenFuel K2B

April 24, 2024 |

In Nevada, Comstock Inc. announced the execution of agreements with RenFuel K2B AB wherein Comstock is investing up to $3,000,000 over three years to support commercialization of joint development applications for RenFuel and Comstock complementary renewable fuel technologies, and the continued development of the 100,000 metric ton per year biorefinery joint venture project in Sweden. […]

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Honeywell says hydrocracking technology can produce SAF

Honeywell says hydrocracking technology can produce SAF

April 24, 2024 |

In North Carolina, Honeywell announced its hydrocracking technology can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass, helping to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that is 90% less carbon intensive than traditional fossil-based jet fuels. The new technology produces 3-5% more SAF, enables a cost reduction of up to 20% and reduces by-product waste […]

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