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Growth Energy, the nation’s largest association of biofuel producers and supporters, released a new report examining the potential climate benefits of a nationwide transition from E10 ethanol to E15.
The report was authored by Air Improvement Resource (AIR), a leading research firm in the area of mobile source emissions modelling and technology, at the request of Growth Energy.
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Analysis by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has revealed that while nearly all new 2021 cars are approved by the manufacturer to use E15, fewer models are being offered as flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) capable of operating on fuel blends containing up to 85% ethanol.
Only two car makers — Ford and General Motors — are offering FFVs in their new models.
Just 11 models will be available as…
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The Malaysia Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) collaboration with a plantation company Kulim has successfully produced the latest oil palm planting material known as Clonal Palm Series 3 (CPS3).
According to the MPOB, CPS3 is a quality palm oil clone capable of increasing productivity and higher yields of fresh fruit bunches (FFB), according to a report from the Malaysian news agency Bernama.
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The big question for biodiesel producers, processors, and investors in North America is whether their industry has finally turned a page, following the confirmation of Joe Biden as US President-elect.
Setting aside the threat of legal action still being voiced by President Trump, the early signs from the new Biden/ Harris administration are predictably positive in terms of their clear and…
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Global production of oilseeds in the crop year 2020/21 will be around 597 million tonnes - up around 4% year on year, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
After recent expectations of a record output of 605 million tonnes, the current forecast is slightly more cautious.
Since 2000, global oilseed production has nearly doubled.
Soybean is the world's most important oilseed…
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dmg::events has announced the rescheduling of its flagship North American energy event originally scheduled for June.
The Global Energy Show will now take place on 21-23 September in Calgary.
As Canada’s largest and most well-attended business to business exhibition and conference, the event will have 50,000 delegates, exhibitors, partners and sponsors from over 100 countries.
The decision…
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The collection of used cooking oil (UCO) from households has been recently tested in Germany.
Lesch Altfettrecycling and the MVaK association have become project partners in the Every Drop Counts project.
This project has been hailed a success in the communities in which it was tested, with the cities of Erlangen and Fürth taking the decision to further expand the collection of UCO.
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Explora has invested over $5 million (€4.1 million) in new technology to turn sewage waste into biodiesel.
The plant in Puerto General San Martín, Santa Fe, Argentina, has already produced 12,000 tonnes of deacidified residual oil that has been exported to the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Bulgaria and Brazil.
This is used as an advanced biofuel for speciality chemical applications and as a…
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Growth Energy has threatened to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the missed Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) deadline.
The organisation is accusing the EPA of failing to commit to its statutory obligation to issue the 2021 RVO by 30 November - an annual deadline set by the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The notice gives EPA 60 days to issue the 2021 RVO before risking a…
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Plans have been unveiled for a large-scale renewable energy park in the north-east of Scotland, designed to deliver between 150 to 200 megawatts of green energy for the Scottish grid.
Concepts have already drawn up to encompass and integrate several different energy generation technologies including a green biodiesel production facility and an aerobic digestion (AD) plant.
It is estimated that…
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Palm oil prices will continue to rise in the first half of 2021 as global supply is squeezed, the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) said.
Disruptions from persistent heavy rainfall in South-east Asia meant global supply would remain tight until the first quarter of next year, CPOPC said in an outlook it published.
“Towards the second half of 2021, adequate rainfall and better…
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Clariant said it was making good progress with the construction of its new sunliquid cellulosic ethanol production plant in Podari.
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present a challenging situation, Clariant’s team in the south-western part of Romania has been able to ensure that work continues while fully complying with all pandemic precaution regulations established by the…
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) missed a deadline to announce how much renewable fuel refiners had to blend into their fuel mixtures next year.
The EPA must finalise its decision on the annual biofuel blending volume requirements it imposes on the refining industry for the next year by the end of November, Reuters reported.
“At this point, it likely makes more sense to let the…
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The rally in rapeseed prices in Paris has also reached the German spot market and drove producer prices.
For this reason, many farmers have marketed their remaining stocks over the past two weeks.
Considering the difficult overall environment, the Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP) sees the development of prices as a glimmer of light for arable farmers.
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Neste has acquired a minority stake in Aircraft Fuel Supply (AFS).
AFS is the owner and operator of the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol fuel storage company.
Through its share in AFS, one of the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel will be able to offer to airlines operating at Schiphol supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel with immediate…
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments worldwide to support the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a critical step to achieving its target to cut net emissions by 2050.
This target was reinforced by a resolution at IATA’s 76th AGM, which also commits the industry to exploring pathways to net zero emissions.
“We have long known that an…
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