In October 2023, the Biden Administration selected seven hydrogen hub projects to establish regional clean hydrogen hubs across America through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These projects will create networks of hydrogen producers, consumers, and local infrastructure, or a hydrogen “ecosystem.” WHAT’S NEXT? The next step for these projects is the negotiation process, which is expected …
Are you working on your attest engagement right now according to the recent RFS streamlining rules? 2023 Attest Engagements for all regulated parties and 2022 Attest Engagements for obligated parties are due June 1, 2024. As part of the EPA’s recent efforts to alleviate regulatory burden, 40 CFR Part 80 (Renewable Fuel Standard) and Part …
Are you selling neat fuel without RINs downstream? If so, are you keeping up with RFS compliance requirements? If the company you are selling the neat fuel to is going to blend into transportation, heating oil, or jet fuel (the blender on record), a “fuel only” product transfer document should be sent to that party …
The most recent award recipients from the HBIIP grant program include Casey’s, Piasa Enterprises, Bulk Petroleum, Love’s Travel Stops, and AC&T for biodiesel and ethanol projects, including E15 and E85 dispensers, B20 dispensers, and ethanol and biodiesel storage tanks. Tristar FLC Inc. will use the funding to build a high-efficiency transload facility in Fontana, CA. …
The following are a few scenarios… You’re an obligated party, and you must retire for compliance/RVOs: You’re not an obligated party but the renewable fuel/biofuels are being used for something other than transportation, heating oil or jet fuel. Example: if the biofuel is being used for dust control, the RINs associated with those gallons would …
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeal ruled in late November that EPA’s denial of 6 small refineries’ exemption requests under the RFS was contrary to law. The EPA had previously used a DOE study and scoring matrix to grant hardship petitions. The Fifth’s Circuit Court rejected the EPA’s recent approach that provided exemption only if their economic hardship …
Biodiesel blenders can face challenging times when biodiesel volumes drop, whether due to regulation changes, market demand, or other factors. During such times, biodiesel blenders can take several steps to maximize profits and stay competitive. Here are some strategies that biodiesel blenders can use to maximize profits during times of reduced volumes: One way to …
On February 21, 2022, NATSO’s Alternative Fuels Council held a Renewable Fuels Workshop at the NATSO Connect conference held at Disney in Orlando. Filling the room to code capacity and having to turn some participants away from the workshop only supported the fact that many fuel retailers and fuel partners are very interested in blending …
In the years ahead, there will be many alternative fuel funding opportunities for fuel retailers to consider. These opportunities can help minimize the capital expenditures necessary to adapt to different fuel technologies that will be commercialized in the years ahead. Mark Augustine, president of 24-7 Travel Stores by Triplett Inc., embraces alternative fuels. The U.S. …
On September 24, the Alternative Fuels Council in tandem with Eco Engineers offered an in-depth webinar on Renewable Diesel. The webinar covered all aspects of renewable diesel, from its production to its application at the dispenser. Click below to view the slide presentation used during this webinar: