Renewable Energy Magazine-Biofuels newsletter

BASF and Nutrien Collaborate on Expanding Farmer Access to Low-Carbon Biofuel Markets

BASF and Nutrien Ltd. ® announced a strategic collaboration to help farmers gain more value from sustainable farming practices already in use. Under this collaboration, Nutrien agronomists will work directly with growers to optimize yield potential using practical, on-farm sustainability practices.

European Commission confirms important role of higher ethanol blends 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed to MEPs that the EU should consider allowing higher ethanol blending in petrol in order to de-fossilize Europe's car fleet more effectively. Von der Leyen specifically mentioned E20, a petrol blend with up to 20% renewable ethanol, as a viable alternative to fossil fuel with lesser amounts of biofuel.

New Gas Pipeline Through Stockholm Inaugurated, More Than Doubles Liquefied Biogas Production

St1 Biokraft, a leading Nordic biogas player, has inaugurated a new gas pipeline that connects the company’s facilities in Henriksdal (Nacka) and Gladö Kvarn (Huddinge) via Stockholm’s gas network. 

Rep. Miller-Meeks and Rep. Carey Lead Bill to Restore Biofuel Tax Credits

U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and Mike Carey (R-Ohio), along with Representatives, Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), Lou Correa (D-Calif.), Jim Costa (D-Calif.), Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), Tracey Mann (R-Kan.), and Claudia Tenney (R-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation that will reinstate the $1 per gallon Biodiesel Tax Credit to support the biofuels sector and help lower diesel prices.

Walker Industries Acquires Biogas Facilities from Miller Waste Systems  

Walker Industries Holdings Ltd.  and Miller Waste Systems announced the successful sale of Miller Waste Systems’ Escarpment Renewables and Maryland Farms organic waste-to-energy facilities and pre-processing assets to Walker.

Eclipse Energy and Wood to Scale Hydrogen Production from End-of-Life Oil Fields

As demand accelerates for scalable, cost-effective hydrogen, Eclipse Energy and Wood have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the commercialization and global deployment of subsurface hydrogen production.

UK Government announces 2 million EVs registered across the UK and 100,000 drivers using ECG

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that Britain's EV revolution has reached a landmark milestone with two million - and counting - electric vehicles registered across the UK, as revealed in new statistics released today (Wednesday 29 April).

EIB Group accelerates Europe’s clean energy drive as part of 10 billion euros in new financing

The Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group have approved a total of 10 billion euros in financing, including almost 2 billion euros for initiatives to expand Europe’s clean energy investments, ensure affordability and bolster competitiveness.

Noon Energy and Meta Announce Plans for Up to 1 GW of 100+ Hour Energy Storage for Data Centers

Noon Energy announced an agreement with Meta Platforms, Inc. to reserve up to 1 GW / 100 GWh of energy storage capacity. The collaboration will begin with a 25 MW / 2.5 GWh project, scheduled for completion by 2028. 

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