RNG NEWS
Xebec Announces a C$5.9 Million Order for France
MONTREAL (QC), November 29th, 2018 – Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSXV: XBC) (OTC: XEBEF) (FRANKFURT: XB6) (“Xebec”), a global provider of clean energy solutions announces strong order activity for France with a C$5.9 milllion order for multiple biogas upgrading Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) units to be delivered in 2019.
Xebec’s French partner has won contracts for biogas upgrading systems where Xebec will supply core technology while its partner will provide the balance of plant for the biogas upgrading systems. This follows the twelve contracts announced last November (see related link below), reinforcing Xebec’s position as market leader for PSA purification technology in France.
This order follows on the heels of a recent Press Release from Engie, a global energy provider, (see related link below) announcing that €800 million would be mobilized in the next five years to develop green gases, a new French sector of excellence that will create value and jobs in France. The plan will support the objective of at least 10% green gas injected into the networks by 2030, as enshrined in the French Energy Transition Law for Green Growth.
EPA plans biofuel 'reset'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will propose new targets for the final three years of the nation's renewable fuel program in January, replacing ambitious decade-old goals set by Congress with volumes closer to the industry's current output, two people familiar with the matter said.
The planned reset of the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard is likely to set up a fresh battle between two industries, with corn growers wanting the highest possible targets to spur investment, and oil companies eyeing the smallest to reduce costs.
By Jarrett Renshaw, Rueters
Increasing the Role of Advanced Biofuels in the US
The Renewable Fuel Standard celebrated its 13th anniversary earlier this year and remains a foundational energy policy that enhances America’s energy security and improves the environment. Brazilian sugarcane biofuel producers are proud of the modest but important role they have played helping make the RFS a success, especially when it comes to supplying the U.S. with clean, advanced biofuels that offer superior environmental benefits.
While, as of my deadline for this column, the final RFS volume requirements for 2019 are unclear, it is safe to say that the U.S. EPA appears poised to take another step in a positive direction for advanced biofuels. Especially if the agency stays true to its proposed 12 percent increase for advanced biofuel blending requirements with at least 100 million of those 4.88 billion gallons provided by Brazilian sugarcane ethanol.
By Leticia Phillips, Ethanol Producer Magazine
Norwegian cruise line looks to power ships with liquified biogas
A cruise line based in Norway just announced it soon would power some of its ships with dead fish. And, no, it wasn't joking.
Tromso, Norway-based Hurtigruten said it would become the first cruise operator in the world to power vessels using liquified biogas (LBG), a fossil-free, renewable fuel produced from dead fish and other organic waste.
By Gene Sloan, The Advertiser
AMP Americas Awarded at 2018 NGV Achievement Awards
Seven organizations and individuals were honored at Natural Gas Vehicles for America’s (NGVAmerica) 30th Anniversary Industry Summit and Annual Meeting in Palm Springs, Calif.
NGVAmerica says the entities were honored for their contributions toward the advancement of natural gas as a transportation fuel. The annual awards are given to nominees from all stakeholder segments, including NGV industry equipment and service suppliers, policymakers, customers, and clean air or clean transportation advocates.
By Betsy Lillian, NGT News
Breaking Barriers To Sustainability: Announcing The Rialto Bioenergy Facility
RIALTO BIOENERGY FACILITY GROUNDBREAKING
Dec. 7th 2018 10AM
The RBF will help address two pressing waste management issues in Southern California: food waste diversion from landfills and biosolids management. The RBF will convert 700 tons per day of food waste and 300 tons per day of biosolids into renewable natural gas, renewable electricity, and Class A organic fertilizer. When construction is completed in 2020, it will be the largest food waste diversion and energy recovery facility in California.
Please e-mail Yaniv.Scherson@anaergia.com for an invitation to RSVP for the groundbreaking ceremony.
CalPortland concrete mixer trucks selected as a Top 25 for Green Fleets 2018
Catalina Pacific®, a CalPortland Company, has been selected by Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) as one of the Top 25 Green Fleets for 2018 in the US. The company commissioned 118 ‘near-zero emission,’ compressed natural gas (CNG)/renewable natural gas (RNG) powered concrete mixer trucks, which were placed in operation in 4Q17.
HDT has indicated in its November 2018 journal that, for inclusion into the Top 25 Green Fleet class, it looks for long-term dedication to sustainability, as well as paying close attention to new initiatives. In addition to this, HDT looks for companies that are leaders in their industries, promoting fuel efficiencies and alternative fuels, while also testing new technologies.
By Lucy Stewardson, World Cement.
Refinery Stakeholders Request 2018 & 2019 RFS Waivers
By Todd Neeley, DTN Staff Reporter.
OMAHA (DTN) -- Pennsylvania's governor and state refining interests are putting pressure on EPA to grant waivers to the Renewable Fuel Standard program, just ahead of the agency's Nov. 30 deadline to finalize new biofuels volumes for the upcoming year.
Senator Grassley Believes Approval of Small Refinery Exemptions to Slow Under Wheeler's EPA Leadership
On a call with reporters this week, Senator Grassley (R-IA) indicated that he believed acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler may use more restraint than former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt in granting small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the RFS.
Sen. Grassley stated that Wheeler may view Pruitt has having been “very liberal” in his granting of these exemptions, which more than doubled in number under Pruitt. For compliance year 2018, EPA has received 15 petitions for SREs, which remain pending, along with 8 other petitions for compliance year 2016 and 2017.
Read more HERE.
U.S. EPA to Address NOx Emissions from Heavy-Duty Vehicles
On November 13, EPA announced the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) to further decrease nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from on-highway heavy-duty trucks and engines.
The CTI will include a future rulemaking that will update the existing NOx standard which was last set in 2001 while also streamlining compliance and certification requirements. EPA intends to publish a proposed rule in early 2020. This action follows petitions for rulemaking from over 20 organizations, including from state and local air agencies across the country.
View more information about the Cleaner Trucks Initiative HERE.