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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has proposed to increase funding for the state's Minnesota’s Bioincentive Program, which aims to spur private investment in the production of advanced fuels, renewable chemicals and biomass thermal energy.

Darling Ingredients Inc. and Valero Energy Corp., on Jan. 31 announced that the companies have made the final investment decision on a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project at the Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) Port Arthur plant in Texas.

U.S. production capacity for renewable diesel could more than double from current levels by the end of 2025, based on several announcements for projects that are either under construction or could start development soon.

Marathon Petroleum has announced that the first phase of its renewable diesel conversion project at its Martinez refinery in California has commenced startup activities and is on track to be operating at full nameplate capacity by the end of Q1.

Origin Materials Inc. on Jan. 27 announced the mechanical completion of Origin 1, a commercial-scale sustainable materials production facility located in Sarnia, Ontario. The company also recently announced progress with financing for Origin 2.

IFM Investors is pleased to announce that the IFM Net Zero Infrastructure Fund has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in GreenGasUSA, a U.S.-based renewable natural gas (RNG) developer, owner and operator.

Virent’s plant-based synthesized aromatic kerosene on Jan. 30 helped power an Emirates Airline demonstration flight, the first in the Middle East and North Africa to use 100 percent SAF in one engine and traditional jet fuel in the other.

Greenfield Global Inc., in close collaboration with the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering, is leading the development of a new clean technology that will convert agricultural waste into renewable diesel fuel.

U.S. operable biofuels production capacity was up in November, with gains for both ethanol and renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Jan. 31. Total feedstock consumption was up slightly from October.

Canadian forest products company Canfor Corp. on Jan. 25 announced it will permanently close its pellet plant in Chetwynd, British Columbia, as part of a restructuring of its operations within the province.

Aemetis Inc. announced it has accepted into service 36 miles of additional biogas pipeline; two biogas digesters, the biogas-to-RNG upgrading facility, and the utility gas pipeline interconnection unit. Additional digesters will be commissioned soon.

The USDA’s Forest Service has announced it will offer $41 million through the 2023 Wood Innovations Grant and 2023 Community Wood Grant programs to spark innovation and create new markets for wood products and renewable wood energy.