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White House hosts event to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act
The White House hosted an event Sept. 13 to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed by President Biden on Aug. 16. Biden also issued an executive order on the implementation of the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.http://dlvr.it/SYHFTT
Biden issues executive order on biotechnology, biomanufacturing
President Joe Biden on Sept. 12 issued an executive order launching a biotechnology and biomanufacturing initiative that aims to create jobs, build stronger supply chains and lower prices for American families.http://dlvr.it/SYGyqZ
USDA forecasts US soybean production at 4.38 billion bushels
The USDA released its latest Crop Production report on Sept. 12, predicting a 1 percent decline in soybean production when compared to last year. Expected yields are down when compared to both last month’s estimate and last year’s yields.http://dlvr.it/SYCc7s
California drivers embrace renewable diesel from Rodeo refinery
California drivers at over 600 76 stations can now fuel their diesel engines with a renewable diesel produed by Phillips 66 at its Rodeo refinery. The San Francisco-based facility can now produce nearly 9,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel.http://dlvr.it/SY3ql8
DOE’s Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap addresses bioenergy
An Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap released by the DOE on Sept. 7 identifies four key pathways to reduce industrial emissions from American manufacturing, including through the use of biofuels, biobased feedstocks and CCUS.http://dlvr.it/SY1L3X
USDA: US pellet exports at 649,186 metric tons in July
The U.S. exported 649,185.7 metric tons of wood pellets in July, down from 832,092.2 metric tons the previous month, but up when compared to the 546,519.1 metric tons exported in July 2021, according to data released by the USDA FAS on Sept. 7.http://dlvr.it/SXxRR6
NREL study highlights emissions reduction potential of BECSS
A new report from NREL examines the types of clean energy technologies and the scale and pace of deployment needed to achieve a net-zero power grid in the U.S. by 2035. BECCS is among the technologies addressed in the report.http://dlvr.it/SXtWl9
Mitsui Chemicals invests in Apeiron Bioenergy
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. on Aug. 31 announced that it invested in Apeiron AgroCommodities Pte. Ltd., rebranded and known as Apeiron Bioenergy. The company collects and sells used cooking oil, which can be used to produce biobased chemicals and plastics.http://dlvr.it/SXgr0p
Biofuel groups comment on Washington’s proposed CFS rule
A public comment period on Washington’s proposed Clean Fuel Standard closed Aug. 31. The program aims to incentivize fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by 20 percent by 2038.http://dlvr.it/SXdRbm
EIA: US biofuel capacity, feedstock consumption up in June
U.S. operable biofuel production capacity expanded to 21.58 billion gallons per year in June, up 125 MMgy when compared to May, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 31. Feedstock consumption was also up.http://dlvr.it/SXYxJY