Category: Fuels

Strategic Biofuels publishes practical guide to forestry feedstock under the renewable fuel standard following USDA Forest Service Grant

Strategic Biofuels publishes practical guide to forestry feedstock under the renewable fuel standard following USDA Forest Service Grant

September 20, 2024 |

In Louisiana, Strategic Biofuels announced the publication of its free resource, “A Practical Guide to Forestry Feedstock Under the Renewable Fuel Standard.”  The company said that this practical guide aims to help guide project developers in understanding the compliance requirements for forestry feedstock with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations under the federal Renewable Fuel […]

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Woodland Biofuels announces plans to invest $1.35 billion in biofuels plant

Woodland Biofuels announces plans to invest $1.35 billion in biofuels plant

September 20, 2024 |

In Louisiana, Louisiana Economic Development reported that Woodland Biofuels, announced a planned $1.35 billion investment at the Port of South Louisiana to establish one of the world’s largest renewable biofuels production facilities.  The Toronto-based company would utilize waste biomass to produce sustainable biofuel used in transportation, heating and electricity generation. If the project moves forward […]

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Major automakers lagging in commitment to green steel

Major automakers lagging in commitment to green steel

September 20, 2024 |

In Germany, a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation, reveals that only four of the 17 major automakers selling vehicles in Europe and North America have committed to using fossil-free steel by 2030. Fossil-free steel, produced using technologies like green hydrogen, can reduce steel-related emissions by up to 95% with minimal cost […]

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Twelve lands $645M to power planes with green fuel

Twelve lands $645M to power planes with green fuel

September 19, 2024 |

In California, Twelve, a carbon transformation company focused on decarbonizing industries, has raised $645 million to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel. The funding includes $400 million in project equity led by TPG Rise Climate, $200 million in Series C financing, and $45 million in credit facilities. This marks one of the largest financial […]

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OPAL Fuels sells $11.1M in tax credits from biogas project

OPAL Fuels sells $11.1M in tax credits from biogas project

September 19, 2024 |

In New York, OPAL Fuels announced the sale of $11.1 million worth of Inflation Reduction Act investment tax credits to an Apollo Global Management subsidiary. The credits were generated by the Emerald RNG facility, a joint venture of which OPAL Fuels owns 50%. With a nameplate capacity of 10,000 standard cubic feet per minute, Emerald […]

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Indonesia to trim palm oil exports as demand climbs, output dips

Indonesia to trim palm oil exports as demand climbs, output dips

September 19, 2024 |

In Indonesia, The Jakarta Post reports on September 19, at the Globoil conference in Mumbai, Fadhil Hasan of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association informed Reuters that Indonesia’s palm oil exports are set to decrease by 2 million tons to 30.2 million tons in 2024 due to increased domestic demand for biodiesel and reduced production. The […]

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JBS to render waste into clean energy with GreenGasUSA

JBS to render waste into clean energy with GreenGasUSA

September 19, 2024 |

In South Carolina, GreenGasUSA announced a partnership with JBS to produce renewable natural gas at JBS facilities in Nebraska, Utah, and South Carolina. The collaboration will transform methane from wastewater into RNG. This innovative move aligns with JBS’s mission to reduce its carbon footprint while improving air and water quality at their processing plants. GreenGasUSA’s […]

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49ers team up with United for sustainable aviation fuel pilot

49ers team up with United for sustainable aviation fuel pilot

September 19, 2024 |

In California, the San Francisco 49ers made NFL history by becoming the first team to purchase sustainable aviation fuel through a partnership with United Airlines. This initiative, part of United’s Eco-Skies Alliance, aims to reduce the carbon footprint associated with team travel. The 49ers will use SAF for their upcoming flight to Los Angeles for […]

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Neste, ITOCHU, and GS Caltex bring CORSIA-certified SAF to Japan

Neste, ITOCHU, and GS Caltex bring CORSIA-certified SAF to Japan

September 19, 2024 |

In Japan, Neste, ITOCHU, and GS Caltex have teamed up to bring the first batch of CORSIA-certified sustainable aviation fuel to Japan, by blending over 1,000 tons of Neste supplied neat SAF at GS Caltex’s refinery in Yeosu, South Korea, before being transported to Narita International Airport. This SAF will be available for purchase by […]

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Virgin Australia, Pertamina partner on first SAF flight from Bali

Virgin Australia, Pertamina partner on first SAF flight from Bali

September 19, 2024 |

In Indonesia, Virgin Australia partnered with Pertamina to launch the first international flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Bali International Airport as part of the Bali International Air Show. Virgin Australia’s Boeing 737 was powered by 160 kilolitres of SAF for two days of services out of Bali International Airport. Pertamina’s SAF, made from a […]

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