Bankrupt Philly refinery has a new bidder; RNG Energy Solutions to build $120 million digester on site
Philip Rinaldi, the retired chief executive of Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES), on Wednesday announced he is formally bidding to buy and restart the bankrupt South Philadelphia refinery complex that abruptly shut down in June after a fire and explosion...Rinaldi’s...
‘A slap in the face’: Trump’s waivers are sparking rebellion in farm country
Gripped with anger, some Iowa ethanol leaders say President Donald Trump should no longer count on their support in next year’s election, given his administration's action to cut demand for the U.S. renewable fuel. “If people connected to agriculture decide to vote...
NJ Governor Conditionally Vetoes Food Waste bill; NJ Sierra Club Supports AD
Governor Murphy conditionally vetoed S1206(Smith). The bill requires large food waste generators to separate and recycle food waste and amends the definition of “Class I renewable energy.” The bill was supposed to reduce food waste sustainably through composting and...
Senators Smith, Klobuchar, Stabenow, Durbin, Peters, Baldwin, and Brown Call for Stronger Renewable Fuel Standard
U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.)—along with Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)—is standing up for the nation’s rural economy by urging the...
Weekly Project Bulletin from AcuComm
This week's project bulletin from ABC member AcuComm includes project updates on 4 US biogas projects. More>>
Workshop learning opportunities at BioCycle REFOR19 in Madison, WI
Four days of BioCycle REFOR19 Conference activities kick off on Monday, October 28 with your choice of two Preconference Workshops. Workshop one, “The Business Of RNG 2.0,” is organized by the American Biogas Council. Participants will take an advanced dive into the...
August 2019 Dairy Market Report Now Available
From ABC member National Milk Producers Federation: Dairy prices through this year’s second half are on track to be the highest since 2014’s record highs. This recovery, combined with assistance from the new Dairy Margin Coverage program, doesn’t mean a return to full...
Ethanol Industry Counters EPA “Zero Evidence” Claim
The Environmental Protection Agency says small refinery waivers have no impact on ethanol producers. EPA this week claimed, “there is zero evidence” the waivers have a negative impact on domestic ethanol producers. However, the biofuels industry disagrees. POET, the...
The science of manure: Trials show hope for handling least favorite byproduct
Washington’s besieged dairies are testing several promising systems for recycling cow manure, turning it into fertilizer and clean water. To do that, engineers are using processes that range from oversize bins of worms to cutting-edge technologies to reduce and reuse...