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EPA sets alternative RIN retirement schedule for small refineries
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 29 issued a final rule creating an optional alternative renewable identification number (RIN) retirement schedule for small refineries under the Renewable Fuel Standard for compliance year 2020.http://dlvr.it/SXVmp5
Canada to consume 885 million liters of biobased diesel in 2022
Canadian consumption of both renewable diesel and biodiesel is expected to be up slightly in 2022, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network.http://dlvr.it/SXRfmQ
Refineries increase revenue, reduce GHGs with renewable propane
A new study by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows biorefineries can increase their financial returns by selling renewable propane versus using it as a processing fuel or as a hydrogen feedstock.http://dlvr.it/SXJT1t
UK seeks BECCS projects that can deploy by mid-2020s
The U.K. government on Aug. 24 announced it is now accepting submissions from power bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) projects that want to take part in Track-1 of its carbon, capture, usage and storage (CCUS) sequencing process.http://dlvr.it/SXFSP0
Celebrating National Forest Week
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Turning to Wood Heat Amidst an Energy Crisis
Much of the world is facing daunting challenges when it comes to energy, due to a number of influences that include rocketing prices, supply chain disruptions, lingering pandemic effects,http://dlvr.it/SXDdpN
Massachusetts bill adds biogas to Clean Peak Standard Program
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Aug. 11 signed a climate bill that, in part, makes biogas from certain anaerobic digestion and landfill gas facilities eligible to participate in the state’s Clean Peak Standard Program.http://dlvr.it/SXBJvz
DOE: Wood Heater Technology Slam scheduled for Sept. 29
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced applications for the Wood Heater Technology Slam are due Aug. 31. The event is part of the agency’s 5th Wood Stove Design Challenge, which launched in December 2021. The slam will be held Sept. 29.http://dlvr.it/SX79V1
Shell backs up from BlueScope Steel green hydrogen collaboration
The companies signed a memorandum of understanding for the project in December 2021. Shell Plc is stepping back in the…http://dlvr.it/SX6Bl7
UK proposal aims to ensure adequate wood pellet supplies for RHI
The U.K. government is proposing to temporarily suspend certain fuel quality requirements for Renewable Heat Incentive participants using wood pellets in response to supply impacts resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.http://dlvr.it/SX42Jn

