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California ARB releases four new LCFS pathways for renewable diesel; 20.28 - 53.86 gCO2e/MJ

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MARCH 13, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) staff has released for public comment four new Tier 2 renewable diesel (RD) pathways using soy oil, used cooking oil, tallow, and corn oil at the Diamond Green facility in St. Charles, Louisiana. Total (gCO 2 e/MJ). Used Cooking Oil. Animal Fat (Tallow).

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Renewable Diesel California Louisiana

Syntroleum/Tyson JV plant opens; fats and greases into renewable fuels

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Operations are underway at the Dynamic Fuels plant, which is successfully converting non-food grade animal fats and greases into high quality renewable fuels. The facility’s renewable diesel fuel product meets all ASTM D975 specifications for diesel fuel. Dynamic Fuels is a 50:50 joint venture between Syntroleum and Tyson Foods.

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Renewable Fuel Tax Credit Louisiana

UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

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MARCH 16, 2017

million gallons of renewable natural gas. Renewable natural gas (RNG) will be used at the station in Ontario to fuel UPS vehicles in the area with renewable compressed natural gas (RCNG). Since 2009, UPS has invested more than $750 million in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations globally.

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Gas West Virginia Alternative Fuels Vehicles

Myriant produces succinic acid and lactic acid from non-food cellulosic feedstocks

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OCTOBER 6, 2011

Myriant Corporation announced the successful development of its proprietary process for producing targeted bio-based chemicals, including succinic acid and both L(+) and D(-) lactic acid, from non-food, renewable, cellulosic feedstocks. This development is an integral part of Myriant’s manufacturing and commercialization strategy.

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Myriant produces succinic acid and lactic acid from non-food cellulosic feedstocks

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OCTOBER 6, 2011

Myriant Corporation announced the successful development of its proprietary process for producing targeted bio-based chemicals, including succinic acid and both L(+) and D(-) lactic acid, from non-food, renewable, cellulosic feedstocks. This development is an integral part of Myriant’s manufacturing and commercialization strategy.

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Louisiana Low Cost 2009 Corporation

US Geothermal Power Could Top 10 Gigawatts, New Industry Report Says

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

A new report by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) shows strong growth in new geothermal power projects continuing through 2009. The number of states with geothermal projects under development also increased, from 12 to 14 over the past six months, with the addition of two oil-field co-production projects in Louisiana and Mississippi.

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USDA Report Provides Regional Roadmap To Meeting the Biofuels Goals of the Renewable Fuels Standard by 2022; Southeast to Provide ~50% of Advanced Biofuels

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JUNE 24, 2010

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report outlining both the current state of renewable transportation fuels efforts in the US and a plan to develop regional strategies to increase the production, marketing and distribution of biofuels. In 2009, the United States produced 10.75 RFS2 becomes effective on 1 July 2010.

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Renewable Standards Fuel Rhode Island

Startup New Oil Resources commercializing hydrothermal process for conversion of biomass to gasoline-range hydrocarbons

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Louisiana-based startup New Oil Resources (NOR) is commercializing a near-critical (i.e., New Oil Resources licensed the technology (US Patent 6,180,845 ) in 2009 from Louisiana State University (LSU); the original developers of the process are Drs. Click to enlarge.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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AUGUST 30, 2009

In February, 2009, the US EPA granted Renergie, Inc. a first-of-its-kind waiver for the purpose of testing hydrous E10, E20, E30 & E85 ethanol blends in non-flex-fuel vehicles and flex-fuel vehicles in the State of Louisiana. US Environmental Protection Agency Grants Testing Waiver. Earlier GCC post.] Resources.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric

Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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MARCH 6, 2010

There are four general categories of offsets: (1) biological sequestration projects; (2) renewable energy projects; (3) energy efficiency projects; and (4) non-CO 2 emissions reduction projects. (1) 2) Examples of Renewable Energy Projects. The cap would make fossil fuels more expensive and renewable energy sources more attractive.

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Climate Change Climate Emissions 2008

Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

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MARCH 22, 2010

Additionality is proof that the renewable-energy project would not happen without the capital generated by selling carbon credits. United Nations Climate Change Conference Copenhagen 2009. Donovan (20 December 2009). Mr. Donovan drafted the “Advanced Biofuel Industry Development Initiative” for the State of Louisiana.

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Carbon Climate Change Climate Emissions

DOE to Award $106M to Six CO2 Conversion Projects; $156M in Matching Private Funding

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JULY 22, 2010

The six projects were initially selected for a first-phase funding in October 2009 as part of a $1.4 The algal biocrude can be blended with other fuels for power generation or processed into a variety of renewable drop-in replacement fuels such as jet fuel and biodiesel. DOE Share: $18,417,989). Alcoa, Inc.

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DOE Awards $377 Million in Funding for 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers

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AUGUST 7, 2009

With the initiation of the EFRCs in April 2008, the Department of Energy (DOE) budgeted approximately $100 million for multiple EFRC awards starting in FY 2009. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Louisiana State University. The additional $277 million being awarded comes from funding made available through the Recovery Act.

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Energy Energy Storage Conversion Solar

Defense Logistics Agency contracts for 450,000 gallons of drop-in biofuel from Dynamic Fuels and Solazyme for the Navy; largest single government biofuel purchase yet

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

a renewable oil and bioproducts company, will help Dynamic Fuels fulfill the contract, which the Navy and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report is the single largest purchase of biofuel in US government history. DLA will pay half the price for the Green Strike Group biofuel than it paid for biofuel for testing in 2009.

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Purchase Fuel Renewable Mariner

Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

Renergie was formed for the initial purpose of raising capital to develop, construct, own and operate a decentralized network of ten modular-designed small advanced biofuel manufacturing facilities (SABMFs) in the parishes of the State of Louisiana which were devastated by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. ]. Donovan, CEO of Renergie, Inc.

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Climate Change Climate Carbon Emissions

Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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APRIL 10, 2010

The legislation would also provide new incentives for domestic oil and gas drilling, nuclear power plant construction, carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar. RGGI took effect and began regulating CO 2 emissions on January 1, 2009. Graham recently declared, “ Economy-wide cap-and-trade is dead. ”

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California ARB releases four new LCFS pathways for renewable diesel; 20.28 - 53.86 gCO2e/MJ

Syntroleum/Tyson JV plant opens; fats and greases into renewable fuels

UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

Myriant produces succinic acid and lactic acid from non-food cellulosic feedstocks

Myriant produces succinic acid and lactic acid from non-food cellulosic feedstocks

US Geothermal Power Could Top 10 Gigawatts, New Industry Report Says

USDA Report Provides Regional Roadmap To Meeting the Biofuels Goals of the Renewable Fuels Standard by 2022; Southeast to Provide ~50% of Advanced Biofuels

Startup New Oil Resources commercializing hydrothermal process for conversion of biomass to gasoline-range hydrocarbons

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

DOE to Award $106M to Six CO2 Conversion Projects; $156M in Matching Private Funding

DOE Awards $377 Million in Funding for 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers

Defense Logistics Agency contracts for 450,000 gallons of drop-in biofuel from Dynamic Fuels and Solazyme for the Navy; largest single government biofuel purchase yet

Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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