(Bioenergy International) In Indonesia, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), a sub-holding of state-owned energy major PT Pertamina, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CRecTech Pte Ltd (CRecTech) on exploring the development of a pilot
Trump List of Saved Projects Spares $5 Billion Hydrogen Hubs
by Ari Natter (Bloomberg/MSN) The Trump administration plans to preserve billions of dollars in funding for hydrogen ventures and other projects previously earmarked for termination. An Energy Department list that includes proposals backed by oil companies, utilities and others was provided to House Appropriations Committee members Wednesday and details roughly 2,000 funding awards the agency plans to “retain or modify.”
Included on the 39-page list seen by Bloomberg is almost $5 billion previously awarded by the Biden administration for five so-called hydrogen hubs — broad networks of producers and consumers in Texas, Appalachia, the mid-Atlantic and the Midwest — and backed by companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp. and Exelon Corp.
The hydrogen projects, which include ventures involving Chevron Corp., EQT Corp. and Bloom Energy Corp., were included last year in a list of roughly $12 billion in energy projects that the Trump administration was considering cancelling. The Biden administration awarded $7 billion for the ventures, meant to jump start production of the clean-burning fuel in the US in 2023.
Also revived were a pair of direct-air capture projects that had been selected by the Biden administration to split $1.2 billion: one from Occidental Petroleum Corp. and another from Climeworks AG and Heirloom Carbon Technologies Inc. Those developments are intended to suck planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the air.
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The department initiated a case-by-case review of some $15 billion in grants awarded by the previous administration in May and has since announced plans to cancel billions of projects, including $7.6 billion in Democrat-led states.
The majority of those cuts are moving forward including plans to slash billions in funding for a pair of West coast hydrogen hubs.
“Energy prices are rising,” Representative Marcy Kaptur, an Ohio Democrat, said at the appropriations hearing Wednesday. “This is the moment to invest in American innovation not throttle it.” READ MORE
Related articles
- Trump Administration Preserves Federal Funding For US DAC And Hydrogen Hubs (Carbon Herald)
- DOE revives 18 canceled Biden-era projects -- The 18 projects the department re-instated represent more than $660 million in investment (Politico Pro Greenwire)
- Scoop: DOE sends a list of ‘retained’ projects to Congress (Latitude Media)
- DOE to issue Biden-era project awards after high-level review (E&E News)
Excerpt from Carbon Herald: The reportedly 39-page-long list of preserved awards contains five major US hydrogen hubs, including ventures linked to Chevron Corp., EQT Corp., and Bloom Energy Corp., as well as the two largest DAC hubs in the United States—Project Cypress in Louisiana, a joint initiative between Heirloom, Climeworks, and Battelle; and the South Texas DAC hub in Kleberg County, Texas, developed by Occidental’s 1PointFive, with technology by Carbon Engineering.
Under the Biden administration, the two large-scale DAC hubs were selected to split a federal award of $1.2 billion. The wave of DOE awards cancellations in the fall of 2025 left the fate of this funding uncertain, raising concerns that it too might be slashed.
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Carbon Removal Alliance Executive Director Giana Amador said that some of the DAC projects included in the list of preserved initiatives were notified in recent days of the development.
In a publication, she highlighted that “this outcome was far from guaranteed,” adding, “This is a step in the right direction, but what’s important now is that these projects get built. That means steel in the ground, agreements honored, and clarity so our companies can do what they do best: build.”
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While the DOE has confirmed the list of preserved awards, it has not provided any additional information on how the funding awards might be modified going forward. READ MORE
Excerpt from Politico Pro Greenwire: The Department of Energy is reinstating 18 awards that were previously canceled by the Trump administration, according to a new analysis.
The findings from a bipartisan DOE alumni group provide new details on a list of more than $23 billion in "retained" and "modified" Biden-era awards sent to Congress this week. DOE has said it is advancing most grants that were under review, but the list includes at least 247 awards that were already being closed out.
The list also suggests an ongoing pattern of favoring grants in red states versus blue states with some programs, according to the network, a group launched last year.
"It is also unclear what types of ‘modifications’ may be proposed by DOE for grantees to keep existing grants," said the analysis, which was co-authored by Tarak Shah, former DOE chief of staff during the Biden administration.
DOE told Congress it reviewed 2,271 projects overall and retained 86 percent of them. In October, DOE canceled roughly $7.5 billion in projects, largely in blue states. A federal judge later ruled that DOE acted illegally in terminating projects mainly in states won by former Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election. READ MORE
Excerpt from Latitude Media: A small number of awards — less than 1% of the list — appear to have previously received official termination notices from DOE. Those 18 projects appeared in October on the department’s official cancellation list of around 320 awards, which primarily targeted companies based in Democrat-led states. Most stemmed from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, though a handful were funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Apparently reinstated awards include 13 previously-cancelled projects under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Program, which DOE recently rebranded as the SPARK program, and reopened for another round of funding.
Most projects on the list sent to Congress today had not received any termination notice from DOE, nor had they appeared on any of the lists of “threatened” projects that circulated last year. Some projects on the list have already been completed and are in the midst of closing out their awards.
More notable is what’s not on the list. The vast majority of the projects that lost their funding last year have not been reinstated. Most are still in limbo, waiting for DOE to process and respond to their informal disputes.
Several of DOE’s largest projects awarded to Democrat-led states remain terminated, including the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub and the Arches Hydrogen Hub in California. The five remaining Hubs, located in Delaware, Ohio, North Dakota, Maryland, and the Gulf Coast, are tagged for retention or modification. Both the Delaware and Maryland Hubs had been recommended for termination last spring, alongside the Pacific Northwest and California Hubs.
Uncertainty continues
There’s still a lot of uncertainty about this new list. For example, it’s not clear which projects are being “modified,” and what those modifications might entail. Meanwhile, though DOE reinstated several projects after losing a federal lawsuit led by the City of St. Paul, most of those are not on the list sent to Congress. (Those seven projects did receive official notices of reinstatement this spring.)
The list itself comes after 15 months of delay and disruption for most DOE grantees, which has created deep uncertainty among private sector and academic partners alike around the federal government’s future role in U.S. energy innovation.
It’s also unclear whether the stalled or canceled projects on this new list will be able to move forward as planned. Widespread layoffs and departures of career staff across the agency have left questions about whether offices have the bandwidth to manage remaining projects. The year-long pause on funding has already had serious ramifications for many projects, with some awardees choosing to abandon their grants altogether, make layoffs, and even file for bankruptcy.
The cancellations themselves are part of a broader pattern of slowed and abandoned energy innovation funding at DOE, according to an analysis by the agency’s Alumni Network. That includes a significant drop in the number of new funding opportunities made available to applicants in the last year — the administration opened just eight in 2025 compared to the prior average of 50 — as well as in new obligations. The agency also appears to have abandoned a number of open funding opportunities, without selecting awardees or identifying applicants that the program was being shuttered. READ MORE
Excerpt from E&E News: The list also includes funding for some priorities that President Donald Trump has railed against, including hundreds of millions of dollars for automakers like General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automotive to convert at-risk auto plants in Michigan into EV manufacturing hubs. The compendium also includes air capture and carbon capture and storage projects. READ MORE
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US Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Charting the Course for Global Marine Decarbonization
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory, commercial, and reputational pressure to decarbonize. The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Net-Zero Framework, approved in April 2025 and targeted for entry into force in 2027-2028, will for the first time impose binding, well-to-wake GHG fuel intensity reductions on ocean-going ships above 5,000 gross tonnage, a fleet segment representing 85% of sectoral emissions.
Into this landscape, the United States biofuels industry — encompassing corn and cellulosic ethanol, soy and waste-based biodiesel, renewable diesel, and bio-LNG — brings unmatched scale, established infrastructure, and competitive cost structures. Simultaneously, a new generation of US companies in green hydrogen, low-carbon ammonia, e-methanol, e-ammonia, and carbon capture are positioning to serve the longer-term needs of a zero-emission fleet.
This monograph provides a comprehensive analysis of each fuel pathway's technological profile, GHG reduction potential, infrastructure readiness, and cost competitiveness. It profiles the leading US companies that could supply the global marine industry. It argues that the near-to-medium term opportunity — through at least 2038 — belongs principally to biofuels, which offer proven emission reductions of 60-90%, drop-in compatibility with existing engines and infrastructure, and commercially competitive pricing. The longer-term, post-2035 transition will require massive scaling of e-fuels and green ammonia, for which US producers are investing now. Carbon capture serves as a bridge and accelerant across all time horizons.
1. The Maritime Decarbonization Imperative
1.1 Scale of the Challenge
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1.2 The IMO Regulatory Architecture
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1.3 The Commercial Opportunity for US Industry
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2. Conventional and Advanced Biofuels
2.1 Corn Ethanol
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Leading marine engine manufacturers including MAN Energy Solutions and Wartsila have developed commercially deployed dual-fuel and ethanol-capable marine engines.
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2.2 Biodiesel
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2.3 Cellulosic Ethanol
Technology Profile
Cellulosic ethanol is produced from lignocellulosic biomass — agricultural residues such as corn stover, wheat straw, and sugarcane bagasse, as well as dedicated energy crops and forestry residues. It avoids the food-versus-fuel tension of corn ethanol and offers substantially improved lifecycle GHG performance from waste-stream feedstocks. Production costs have fallen significantly, and several US facilities are at commercial or near-commercial scale, with ongoing investment.
GHG Performance
Cellulosic ethanol achieves lifecycle GHG reductions of 70-100% versus fossil fuels depending on feedstock, process energy, and CCS integration. When produced with biogenic CO2 capture, cellulosic ethanol can achieve negative carbon intensity — uniquely valuable under any progressive carbon pricing regime including the IMO NZF.
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2.4 Renewable Diesel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil — HVO)
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3. Green and Low-Carbon Hydrogen
3.1 Technology Overview and Marine Application
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3.2 Green vs. Blue Hydrogen
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4. Green and Low-Carbon Ammonia
4.1 Why Ammonia for Shipping
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4.2 Current State of Development
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4.3 Cost Profile and US Competitive Position
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5. Methanol, Bio-Methanol, and E-Methanol
5.1 Methanol's Lead Position in Alternative Marine Fuels
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5.2 Bio-Methanol
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5.3 E-Methanol
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6. Bio-LNG and Biomethane
6.1 The LNG Fleet as Bio-LNG Ready Infrastructure
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6.2 Bio-LNG: Drop-in Zero-Carbon Fuel for the LNG Fleet
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7. E-Ammonia
7.1 E-Ammonia as the Long-Run Scale Solution
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7.2 US Infrastructure Advantage
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8. Carbon Capture in the Marine Sector
8.1 Three Roles for Carbon Capture
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8.2 Carbon Capture at Biofuel Plants
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8.3 Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS)
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8.4 Direct Air Capture for E-Fuel Feedstock
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9. Comparative Analysis: Fuel Pathways for Marine Decarbonization
The following table provides a side-by-side comparison of each fuel pathway across six dimensions critical to marine deployment: lifecycle GHG reduction potential, technology readiness level (TRL 1-9), drop-in infrastructure compatibility, cost relative to conventional HFO/VLSFO, US production capacity, and projected role in the marine transition timeline.
| Fuel | GHG Red. | TRL | Drop-in? | Cost vs HFO | US Capacity | Role in Marine Transition |
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| Corn Ethanol | 61% | 9 | Blend/Dual | ~1.0-1.3x | High (15B+ gal/yr) | Near-term compliance 2028-2038; drop-in scale |
| Biodiesel (FAME) | 66-90% | 9 | Blend (B30) | ~1.1-1.5x | High (5-7B gal/yr) | Near-term; waste feedstocks key for EU FuelEU |
| Cellulosic Ethanol | 70-100% | 7-8 | Blend/Dual | ~1.3-1.7x | Growing | Medium-term with CCS; negative CI potential |
| Renewable Diesel | 60-85% | 9 | Full drop-in | ~1.2-1.6x | High & expanding | Near-medium; best drop-in profile for any vessel |
| Bio-LNG | 80-100% | 8-9 | Drop-in (LNG fleet) | ~1.2-1.6x | Large resource | LNG fleet decarbonization — immediate opportunity |
| Green Hydrogen | ~100% | 5-7 | No | ~2.5-4x | Nascent | Coastal/short-sea vessels; longer-term scale-up |
| Blue Hydrogen | 55-70% | 7-8 | No | ~1.5-2.5x | Strong (NG + CCS) | Bridge fuel; medium-term port/auxiliary power |
| Bio-Methanol | 60-95% | 7-8 | Methanol vessels | ~2-3x | Moderate | Methanol-fueled fleet; near-medium term |
| E-Methanol | ~100% | 6-7 | Yes | ~5-7x now | Early stage | Long-term zero-emission; scale with green H2 |
| Green Ammonia | ~100% | 6-7 | No (new eng) | ~2-4x | Gulf infra ready | Deep-sea backbone post-2035; key IMO 2050 fuel |
| E-Ammonia | ~100% | 5-6 | No | ~3-5x | Gulf Coast potential | Post-2035 scalable zero-emission backbone |
| Onboard CCS (OCCS) | 70-90% | 5-6 | Yes (retrofit) | ~1.3-1.8x | US tech leaders | Fleet retrofit bridge technology through 2040+ |
10. Strategic Outlook and Policy Considerations
10.1 The Three Horizons Framework
A three-horizon framework usefully organizes the US opportunity:
Horizon 1 (2025-2035) — Biofuels Dominate:
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Horizon 2 (2035-2045) — Methanol and Ammonia Ramp:
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Horizon 3 (2045-2050) — E-Fuels and Full Decarbonization:
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10.2 Competitive Threats
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10.3 Infrastructure and Bunkering Investment
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10.4 Lifecycle Accounting and Certification
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11. Key US Companies: Consolidated Directory
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12. Conclusion
The global maritime industry's transition away from heavy fuel oil is no longer a question of if but of when — and with what fuels. The IMO Net-Zero Framework establishes the regulatory architecture for mandatory emissions reduction, making shipping the first global industry sector with binding GHG pricing. The EU's FuelEU Maritime regulation creates an immediate, premium-price commercial demand signal on European and transatlantic routes. And a growing cohort of cargo owners, financial institutions, and shipping lines is committing to green supply chains ahead of regulatory mandates.
The United States biofuels industry is exceptionally well-positioned to serve this transition in the near to medium term. US corn ethanol, soy biodiesel, renewable diesel, and bio-LNG are commercially available, cost-competitive, infrastructure-compatible, and demonstrably low-carbon. The DOE's own analysis confirms GHG reductions of 60-66% for these fuels versus conventional marine fuels — reductions that generate Surplus Units and competitive advantage for shipowners that adopt them under the IMO NZF.
Looking further ahead, the US is also home to the industrial infrastructure, engineering talent, agricultural biomass base, renewable energy resources, and entrepreneurial capital needed to scale the next generation of zero-emission marine fuels. Green ammonia from Gulf Coast export hubs, e-methanol from renewable electricity and captured CO2, bio-methanol from agricultural and municipal wastes, and onboard carbon capture systems that can retrofit the existing global fleet — all are within the US industry's grasp.
The window is open, but competition from Brazil, Indonesia, China, and Europe is intensifying. The United States must engage actively with IMO lifecycle accounting standard-setting, defend its biofuel methodologies in international certification schemes, maintain stable domestic policy support for biofuel economics, and invest in the port bunkering infrastructure that will make US fuels commercially accessible to the global fleet.
For US biofuels and alternative fuels companies, the decarbonization of global maritime shipping is not a distant abstraction. It is a large, near-term, commercially credible export market — one that rewards early movers with long-term supply contracts, premium prices, and enduring strategic positioning in the clean energy economy of the coming decades. READ MORE
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Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference --- September 22-24, 2026 --- National Harbor, MD
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SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference --- September 22-24, 2026 --- National Harbor, MD
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Commission Approves Prolongation of Swedish State Aid Scheme to Promote Sustainable Biofuels in Transport
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Spero Renewables
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The Cargo Not Taken: How Licella and Shell Are Unlocking Stranded Feedstocks
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RFA Launches Updated Ethanol Emergency Response Training Program and Expands 2026 Training Schedule --- various dates and locations through 2026
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Farmer-Owned Openfield Co-op to Run Trials of Biofuel HGVs
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Advanced Biofuels Canada Comments on Prime Minister Carney’s Temporary Suspense of the Federal Fuel Excise Tax
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Report Highlights Increased Role of Canola in Biofuel Future
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Ethanol & Automakers—Time for a New Collaboration
by Doug Duante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... (N)ame a federal program or policy that costs taxpayers nothing, costs consumers nothing, provides value and regulatory relief to a heavily regulated business, provides value to the consumer in the
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Japan Launches POWERR Asia, Pledges $10B to Help Region Secure Oil Amid Middle East Energy Shock
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Biomethane in Europe: Why Scaling up Is Harder than It Looks
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2026 Waste to Energy and Materials Technical Assistance for State, Local, and Tribal Governments Application DEADLINE May 30, 2026
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Venice 2026 - 11th International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste --- November 23-25, 2026 --- Venice, Italy
The Symposium is organised by IWWG–International Waste Working Group with the scientific involvement of the Universities of Hamburg (DE), Kyoto (JP), Padova (IT), Queensland (AU), Rostock (DE), Tongji (CN), and Sultan Qaboos University (OM). The production of energy from alternative sources and its
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Commission Approves €3.7 Billion Czech State Aid Scheme for Sustainable Biomethane Production
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved a €3.7 billion Czech scheme to support the construction of biomethane production stations in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy.
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DHL and IAG Cargo Deepen Collaboration with Major Multi‑Year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Agreements
(DHL Group) The new five‑year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable approximately 240 million liters of SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport and reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of DHL Express cargo transported on British Airways flights. Five-year
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SunGas Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SunGas Renewables detailed the massive scale of their Beaver Lake Biofuels project, which utilizes the replicable SunGas S1000 system to convert green wood into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The most newsworthy aspect is the project’s unmatched
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EU Emissions Trading System Sustains Downward Trend in Covered Emissions
(European Commission) The European Commission has today published the verified EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) emissions data for 2025 showing a -1.3% reduction in ETS emissions, compared to 2024 levels. This reduction continues the steady downward trend of emissions. Since
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Transport and Logistics Bureau Holds World's First Administration-Led Training-the-Trainer Programme on Green Maritime Fuel
(Hong Kong Transport and Logistics Bureau) Led by the Transport and Logistics Bureau and in collaboration with the Maritime Just Transition Task Force of the United Nations Global Compact, with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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China Issues National Safety Guide for Methanol Bunkering
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, the Maritime Safety Administration has issued an operational safety guide for ship-to-ship methanol bunkering, establishing detailed protocols as the alternative fuel gains ground in commercial shipping. The guidelines cover pre-operation compatibility checks, nitrogen inerting before
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World’s First Ocean-Going Ammonia Dual-Fuel Vessels Named in South-Korea
(EXMAR) EXMAR marks a landmark milestone with the namings of the world’s first ocean-going ammonia dual fuel mid-size gas carriers (MGC), the culmination of a joint development program initiated more than three and a half years ago with HD Hyundai. The 46,000
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Venture Energy Signs Green Methanol Supply Deal with Shenji Energy
(Bunker Index) Hong Kong-based firm to purchase ISCC EU-certified biomass-derived methanol for shipping clients. -- Hong Kong-based Venture Energy Ltd has signed a green methanol procurement and supply agreement with Shanghai Shenji Energy & Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenji Energy), with the
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New Report Finds LNG Remains Cruise Shipping’s Most Deployable Decarbonisation Option
(Lloyd's Register) LNG remains the most mature and immediately deployable alternative fuel available to the cruise sector as global and regional emissions rules tighten. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its award-winning Fuel for Thought research series, examining the role of liquefied
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RFA Resources Offer a Congressional Refresher on Lower-Cost E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) With Congress back in session after a two-week recess and year-round E15 remaining a top priority to help American families cope with soaring fuel prices, the Renewable Fuels Association offers a slate of information to remind lawmakers, ethanol
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Bureau Veritas Releases New Report on EU Rules Impact to Shipowners
(Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV)) A new report by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore details the regulatory landscape as Member States work to integrate the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (Directive 2023/2413) into national law. -- Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV),
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Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "O"
oxygenate octane oil refineries oil seed crops oil spill oil sands orchard prunings Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check
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The Ethanol Law: Sugarcane Honey Producers Ask to Be Taken into Account
(Newsroom Panama) An independent producer highlighted the economic impact that ethanol production would have on his sector and on the generation of direct and indirect jobs. Eliécer Castro, an independent sugarcane honey producer in Los Santos, requests that his group be included in
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PureField Ingredients Secures EPA Approval for Carbon Capture Project--Positioning Company as a Global Leader in Low-Carbon Food and Fuel Production
(PureField Ingredients/PR Newswire) Integrated platform expected to produce one of the lowest carbon intensity fuels in the world. -- PureField Ingredients announced today (April 10, 2026) that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the company's request to begin permanent geologic
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EPA Approves Carbon Storage Permit in Putnam County, Illinois
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a permit for Marquis Carbon Injection LLC to inject and store carbon dioxide underground at its proposed injection well in Putnam County, Illinois. “Following a thorough, science-based technical review and extensive public
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Class VI Well Construction Engineering the Subsurface for Permanent CO2 Storage
by Sylvain Riba and James Cron (Geostock Sandia/Carbon Capture Magazine) As momentum accelerates across the U.S. for large-scale carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), Class VI wells have emerged as the regulatory backbone enabling long-term, verifiable storage of CO2 in deep saline
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Mapping the Market: A Data-Driven Look at CCUS Activity in the Ethanol Industry
by Tom Bryan (Carbon Capture Magazine) The latest edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine’s U.S. & Canada Fuel Ethanol Plant Map includes comprehensive data on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS)—an umbrella term that encompasses all types of biogenic CO2 capture from
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New Study Demonstrates Biodiesel Tax Credit's Benefits for Consumers
(NATSO/PR Newswire) A new independent study commissioned by NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) finds that the Section '40A' Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit (BTC) delivers significantly
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Scientists Say Date Palm Surface Fibers Can Produce Bio-oil and Support Bio-energy Applications
(University of Sharjah/EurekAlert!) Researchers have developed a method to extract bio-oil from the surface fiber waste of date palm trees, an abundant, low-cost, and sustainable biomass resource generated by an estimated 150 million date palm trees worldwide. The findings are presented in
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Online Consultation Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Biofuel Cooperation Framework under the SPICES Project
(ASEAN Center for Energy) On 1 April 2026, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), in collaboration with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). held the Online Consultation Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Biofuel Cooperation Framework under the
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The Government Will Evaluate Abandoned Mining Areas for the Installation of Renewable Energy Plants.
(Publico.PT (Google translation)) The study, which is expected to be completed within 120 days, will be conducted by the National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (LNEG), in conjunction with the Mining Development Company (EDM). The government has decided to proceed with a
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World First: SUBLIME Energie Liquefies All Biogas Directly on the Farm
(SUBLIME Energie/Canadian Biomass Magazine) SUBLIME Energie has inaugurated in Plélo (Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, France) its demonstrator “Charlie,” the world’s first system capable of liquefying biogas directly on the farm. For the first time, on-farm anaerobic digestion can produce a renewable fuel without
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New Pilot Project in Indonesia to Cultivate Pongamia on Former Coal Mine Site - Verifying Potential for Biofuel Supply and Carbon Credits -
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., PT Hasnur Group Indonesia, Hanwa Co., Ltd., NH Foods Ltd., Four Pride Management Pte. Ltd., and SPIL Ventures (their respective presidents and headquarters are listed below) today announced the formation of a consortium to
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Honeywell to Fuel Petrobras’ First, Large-Scale Ethanol-To-Jet Project in Latin America
(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today (April 14, 2026) announced that Petrobras has selected Honeywell UOP’s Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology for project development at its REPLAN refinery in São Paulo, Brazil. Once approved, the project will deliver up to 10,000 barrels per
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2025/26 Ethanol Exports Already Hit One Billion Gallons
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) U.S. ethanol exports for the first half of the current marketing year (MY) 2025/2026 now total more than one billion gallons and are up 13% year over year, which is on track to exceed last year’s record
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What’s in Your Gasoline? Understanding U.S. Motor Gasoline Formulations
(U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) Motor gasoline in the United States is a blend of hydrocarbons and chemicals, with specific formulas varying by region and season. To meet federal air quality standards, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state
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California Weakens Cap-and-Invest Plan Amid Refinery Backlash
by Camille von Kaenel (Politico Pro Climatewire) The revisions highlight a growing divide among Democrats over gas prices and climate policy. -- California air regulators are weakening their signature cap-and-invest proposal weeks before a final vote, easing costs for industry and offering
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Johnson Says Year-Round E15 Deal Ready, but House Floor Time Delays Vote
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says the contours of a deal that allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15 has been ready to go for a month, but it’s been a challenge to get floor
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Successful Biobased Products
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Jaffe Policy Consulting presented strategies to support the conversion of agricultural feedstocks into successful biobased products, aiming to enhance U.S. agricultural sustainability. The most newsworthy updates revolve around regulatory advancements, specifically changes to the USDA 9003
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The BioEconomy Symposium at EarthX --- April 20-22, 2026 --- Dallas, TX
“The BioEconomy Symposium” at EarthX on April 21st is going to be a full day of bold, grounded, real solutions across food systems, workforce development, clean energy, and the circular economy. Come ready to learn. Come ready to be challenged. You
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The Parallax of Price: Bryan, on the Matter of Carbon, v. Bryan
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Vholes held between his fingers a small sealed vial, recently entered into evidence—a dark, viscous liquid that behaved, in the light, exactly as it ought to. He turned it once, as if expecting it to
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EU to Stick to SAF Mandates, Resists Industry Calls for Change
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Discrepancies between ReFuelEU Aviation and ETS; Refuel EU Aviation up for review, not revision, in 2027; Significant price gaps between jet fuel, SAF The European Commission is doubling down on its current sustainable aviation fuel trajectory under ReFuelEU Aviation,
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USGBC Seeks A-Team Applicants for 2026-2028 Term Application DEADLINE April 17, 2026
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council is inviting applications for its seven Advisory Tams (A-Teams) for the 2026-2028 term, including the Ethanol A-Team. Applications can be submitted through April 17. A-Team members serve two-year terms,
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5th Congress and Exhibition Alt Fuels Mexico 2026 --- May 13-14. 2026 --- Toluca, Mexico
Fifth Edition: Success Story : The most established meeting point in the AltFuels Mexico sector celebrates its 5th edition as the leading event in alternative fuels, bringing together the leaders who define the course of clean energy in the country. Strategic Headquarters in the
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eFuels SEA Launches Platform to Develop eFuels Projects across Southeast Asia Using Infinium Technology
(Infinium/eFuels SEA/PR Newswire) eFuels SEA, Ltd. today (April 10, 2026) announced its launch as a new development platform dedicated to advancing electrofuel, also referred to as eFuel, projects throughout Southeast Asia. The company will utilize Infinium's ultra-low carbon eFuels technology to
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HAMR Energy’s Nationally Significant Fuel Projects Selected for Australian Government’s Investor Front Door Pilot
(HAMR Energy) HAMR Energy’s Nationally Significant Fuel Projects Selected for Australian Government’s Investor Front Door Pilot. Leading low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy has been selected as one of the four projects in the Australian Government’s ‘Investor Front Door’ pilot
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS BioResources & Circular Economy Summit & Expo BioLead Awards DEADLIINE
Recognising the individuals, organisations, and projects setting the benchmark for excellence across India's bioresources and circular economy sector. The BioLead Awards 2026 are judged by an independent panel drawn from industry, research, and government. These are not awards for aspiration —
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BioResources & Circular Economy Summit & Expo --- July 10, 2026 --- Mumbai, India
Where Waste Becomes Value: India generates 500 to 600 million tonnes of agricultural residue every year. Its food processing sector produces billions of litres of distillery spent wash, oilseed cake, press mud, and rice husks. Almost all of it is
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Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "N"
nut shells NOx (nitrogen oxides) naphtha/bionaphtha nutrient management Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check out our
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The European Commission Has Published the First Quarterly Price for CBAM Certificates
by Halina Yermolenko (GMK Center) It is set at €75.36 per ton of CO2 -- The European Commission has officially set the reference price for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) certificate for the first quarter of 2026 at €75.36 per ton
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Alkagesta Further Expands European Biofuels Operation With 5-Year Offtake Agreement
by Matthew Edwards (International Business Times) Alkagesta has today (April 10, 2026) announced a new 5-year offtake agreement to purchase waste biofuel feedstocks from Malta and Italy. The contract will see the company source around 17 million litres over the lifetime
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Advanced Biofuels Canada Association Welcomes Industry Leaders to Its Growing Membership
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) is pleased to welcome eight member organizations representing key sectors of the low-carbon fuels value chain. Their addition strengthens the association’s ability to advocate for stability, growth, and a competitive Canadian low-carbon fuels
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Riau Police Arrest Five over Illicit Trade of Subsidized Biodiesel
by Rizal Harahap (The Jakarta Post) Authorities said the investigation into the alleged misuse and resale of subsidized biodiesel in Riau began after local fishermen reported difficulties accessing fuel. READ MORE Related articles Police Uncovers the Illegal Subsidized Fuel Oil Hoarding in North Marowali
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Southampton–London Pipeline Upgrade Enhances SAF Flow to Capital Airports
(Biofuels International) The completion of the Southampton to London Pipeline (SLP) installation project marks a significant milestone in strengthening the UK’s aviation fuel infrastructure and supporting the sector’s transition to lower‑carbon operations. The project delivers upgraded on‑site facilities designed to increase jet
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ISO 27914:2026: A New Potential Long‑Term Solution for Section 45Q Permanent Secure Geological Storage
(Bracewell) The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rollback of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) including 40 CFR part 98 subpart RR (Subpart RR) created uncertainty with respect to the requirements to qualify for Internal Revenue Code section 45Q (Section 45Q)
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Metsä Group Unveils Rauma Carbon Capture Plans
(Bioenergy International) In Finland, the forest industry major Metsä Group has announced that it has started a pre-engineering project for the first commercial biogenic carbon dioxide capture plant. As part of the plant’s financing plan, the company has submitted an application
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JCB Launches B100 Excavator Fuel Option
(Bioenergy International) UK-headed plant machinery manufacturer J C Bamford Excavators Ltd (JCB) has announced the launch of a B100 biodiesel ready option in newly manufactured JCB 140X, 145XR, 150X, 220X and 245XR excavator models from June 2026. Many engine suppliers have approved
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Beyond the Spec Sheet: Real-World Testing Ensures Neste’s Product Quality
(Neste) At Neste’s Engine Laboratory, a combination of extreme weather simulations and decades of expertise ensures that renewable fuels deliver a seamless drop-in performance. Within the Neste Porvoo refinery area in Finland, there is a facility where winter is permanent, and engines
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Engines at the Center of a Recalibrated Future for Cars and Trucks
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum/Motor) Engine technology is evolving to meet shifts in emissions, fuel economy, affordability, and consumer expectations in an automotive environment now more rooted in market realities than ideological policy. After four years of electrification-focused policy, engine technology
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NEED Student Leadership Award Application DEADLINE April 30, 2026
The NEED (National Energy Education Development) Project recognizes student leadership by awarding the Youth Energy Leadership Award each year to up to two students who have demonstrated outstanding energy leadership, knowledge, and an interest in continuing their energy studies for
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NEED Energy Exchange --- April 22, 2026 (and monthly) --- ONLINE
Educators: Join National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project for a monthly webinar with NEED's creative curriculum team. Each month will feature a new topic or highlight/demonstrate a set of new activities or oldies but goodies! When? Webinars will typically take place
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Dung Quat Biofuel Plant Set for Full-Capacity Operations in April
(VNA/VNP/Vietnam Pictoral) The Dung Quat Biofuel Plant is accelerating production and is expected to reach full capacity by mid-April, supplying ethanol for nationwide E10RON95 biofuel blending. -- According to Vietnam Central Biofuels Joint Stock Company (BSR-BF), since resuming operations on January 20,
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Horizons Clean Energy Expansion Asia Conference --- July 7–9, 2026 --- Tokyo, Japan
2026 marks a pivotal year for Asia's clean energy transition as nations balance energy security with decarbonisation. Hydrogen mandates move from policy to procurement, carbon markets shift toward compliance, and cross-border infrastructure advances from planning to deployment. Japan's co-firing requirements, Korea's
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Arcadia’s Project ENDOR Receives EU Innovation Funding
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Arcadia eFuels said it has signed a grant agreement with the European Commission under the EU Innovation Fund for its ENDOR project. The company was awarded the funding after a rigorous and
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Beyond Aero Announces Luxaviation as Launch Operator of Its Hydrogen-Electric Powered Business Jet
by Luke Peters (Aerospace Global News) With development of its hydrogen-electric powered aircraft under way, Luxaviation will assist by bringing real-word expertise into the certification programme. -- Beyond Aero has partnered with European business jet operator Luxaviation to bring its hydrogen-electric-powered business
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The Clean Fuels Foundation Announces the 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant Winner
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded Janice Shiu the 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. Shiu is a graduate student at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, pursuing a degree in Computer Science and conducting research that
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Improved Catalyst Enhances the Conversion of Ethanol to Hydrogen
(Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Amid the climate crisis and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen has emerged as one of the most promising energy sources for the transition to a
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USGBC: Ethanol Industry Stakeholders Attend Procurement Course in North Dakota
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In March, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and North Dakota Corn welcomed stakeholders from Ghana, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique and Nigeria for an ethanol procurement course designed to help importers acquire U.S. ethanol
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California Bill to Expand Access to Cheaper E-85 Fuel Advances in Legislature
by Charlie Lapastora (CBS Sacramento/MSN) A bill aimed at lowering fuel costs for California drivers is moving forward in the state Legislature. Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom introduced AB 2046, known as Access to Affordable Gas, which would allow drivers to install federally approved E-85 conversion
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Brazil Weighs Fast-Tracking Biodiesel Tests as Diesel Prices Spike
by Marcela Ayers (Reuters) Brazil's government is looking at ways to accelerate testing of higher biodiesel blends in diesel, aiming to reach a conclusion this year, the head of a soy crushers association said on Wednesday (April 8, 2026), amid a
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UK ‘Green’ Jet Fuel Imports Linked to Illegal Amazon Deforestation
by Naira Hofmeister, Hyury Potter, Charlotte Teunis, Gabriele Di Donfrancesco, Belle de Jong, and Lucy Jordan (Unearthed/Greenpeace) US biofuels producer supplying UK with sustainable aviation fuel has sourced beef tallow linked to illegal deforestation of a conservation area -- A major supplier
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Tracking Marine Biofuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) PNNL highlights that while marine biofuels are widely available, they lack systematic tracking. A critical “data gap” exists between reported bunker sales and IMO fuel consumption reports, with discrepancies reaching hundreds of kilo-tonnes. While LNG bunkering shows explosive
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The Hounding of Baskerville Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It was, in the modern term, a FOAK facility—a first-of-a-kind system, in which every component had been proven, but never before required to persist together. And yet the plant did not run. The sound came again—faint,
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Biomass PowerON 2026 --- October 7-8, 2026 --- Stockholm, Sweden
After last successful edition in Stockholm, with over 120 biomass specialists and nearly 30 excellent speakers, we have pleasure to invite you to the 8th European Conference Biomass PowerON taking place on 7-8 October 2026. This year we are coming back to Stockholm, Sweden. Biomass is key
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Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "M"
macauba mandates marine/maritime fuel methane/biomethane methanol/biomethanol miscanthus MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check out our
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Don’t Let the Single Biggest Opportunity for the Ethanol Industry Slip Away
by Zoltán Szabó (Climate Ethanol Alliance/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The global maritime sector is massive. Its annual fuel consumption is roughly three times larger than global ethanol production. But today, virtually no renewable fuels are used in maritime. That could change if the
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AIDA Urges Centre to Roll out Ethanol-Based Cooking Nationwide to Cut Reliance on Imported LPG
(ANI/The Tribune) All India Distillers' Association (AIDA) has written to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, urging it to enable the nationwide rollout of ethanol-based cooking as an alternative to LPG, citing rising surplus production and energy security concerns. In a
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KAI Adopts B40 Biodiesel, Prepares for B50 Transition
(Antara) State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has adopted green energy across all its locomotives and generators using B40 biodiesel and is preparing to transition to B50 to support efficient and sustainable transportation. “All locomotives and generators operated by KAI
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FincoEnergies and Scan Global Logistics Partner on Biofuel Swap, Enabling Immediate, Verifiable Road Transport CO₂e Reductions
(Scan Global Logistics) FincoEnergies and Scan Global Logistics (SGL) are strengthening their collaboration by implementing Biofuel Swap, a globally applicable solution for decarbonising road transport. With Biofuel Swap, SGL offers its customers immediate emissions reductions - with no changes to vehicles,
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XCF Global Provides Update on New Rise Reno Plant Conversion
(XCF Global) • Conversion project remains on schedule, with plant upgrades progressing in line with current development plans. Targeted equipment and catalyst updates underway to support anticipated SAF production and operational stability. Key catalyst deliveries expected in late May and early June 2026, supporting
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Egypt Signs MoU with China’s UEG to Develop Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub
(Egypt Oil & Gas Group) Green Hydrogen Development Holding Limited, a subsidiary of United Energy Group (UEG), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals Company, Alexandria Fertilizers Company (Alexfert), and Orascom Construction SAE to explore the development
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Hydrogen Utopia and Mithra Explore Waste-to-Hydrogen Project in Poland and DMG Licensing in Europe From Powerhouse Energy Group
(Fuel Cells Works) Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (LSE: HUI), a company focused on converting non-recyclable waste plastic into hydrogen, clean fuels and advanced materials, and which holds exclusive rights to the Inentec PEM melter system in the MENA region, announces
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Researchers Turn Recovered Car Battery Acid and Plastic Waste into Clean Hydrogen
(University of Cambridge) Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor to break down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste – such as drinks bottles, nylon textiles and polyurethane foams – using acid recovered from old car batteries, and converting it into clean hydrogen
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Whitefox Technologies
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Whitefox Technologies is gaining recognition for its highly energy-efficient membrane technology, specifically in Distillation, Dehydration, and Evaporation (DD&E). The most newsworthy highlight is their strategic role in modernizing the Hastings facility. Facility operators publicly praised Whitefox
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Prabowo Plans Processing Centers for Bio-Based Aviation Fuel
(Antara) President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government will establish processing centers to convert palm oil and used cooking oil into aviation fuel, as part of efforts to develop alternative energy sources. Speaking at the inauguration of an electric commercial vehicle assembly
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Increasing Fuel Efficiency Leads to Decreasing Gasoline Consumption
by Alex de Keyserling (U.S. Energy Information Administration) Annual motor gasoline consumption in the United States decreased in 2025 even as vehicle miles traveled (VMT) increased because of increasing fuel efficiency, a trend we forecast will continue in 2026 and 2027. U.S. motor gasoline
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The Fastest Way to Lower Gas Prices Now - Kill the Summer Blend
by Lauren Fix (Car Coach Reports) ... For years, drivers have been forced to pay more at the pump because of a patchwork of seasonal fuel mandates that make gasoline more expensive to produce, harder to distribute, and less flexible in
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Is the Use of Bio-fuel Viable in Vehicles Employed in Remote and Challenging Exploration? Results from the ‘Into Clean Air’ 2025 Expedition
by Alan Crofts (Geography Directions) The “Into Clean Air” Expedition took place in May 2025 to demonstrate that implementing a carbon mitigating strategy is plausible in terms of using alternative biomass fuel to power remote expedition vehicles and solar voltaic mats to
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Buffer Airlines from Energy Spikes
by Robert Silk (Travel Weekly) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) isn't a topic that generates exciting headlines. But one of the many lessons from the oil shock of the Iran war is that SAF matters, and not only because it's critical to decarbonize aviation. It
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Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "L"
landfills/landfill methane low carbon fuel standard legislation lignocellulosic biomass liquified biogas/LBG Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check
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UK Heating-System Maker Baxi to Transition Entire HGV Fleet to 100% Renewable Diesel in 2026
(Baxi/Biobased Diesel Daily) Baxi, a U.K.-based manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial heating systems, announced in April that it has accelerated progress on the road to net zero by eliminating diesel as its standard heavy-goods vehicle (HGV) fuel and switching
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Infinium's Project Atlas Named Winner of Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance Next-Generation SAF Procurement
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Proposal submitted jointly with American Airlines, who will take delivery of and use eSAF from Project Atlas -- Infinium and the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) today (April 8, 2026) announced that Infinium's Project Atlas has been selected to supply
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Eslinger Biofuels and STX Group Announce Landmark Clean Fuel Partnership
(Eslinger Biofuels) Institutional Partnership Establishes Long-Term Credit Monetization Platform. $48M+ Agreement • 5-Year Term - 5MM GPY - Expansion Targeted for 2028 -- California has lost more than 300,000 barrels per day of refining capacity since 2020. Into that gap steps Eslinger Biofuels.
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Hemicellulose Measurement
by Tessa Schmitz (Soliton/Ethanol Producer Magazine) By contrast, hemicellulose has often been treated as a secondary component: acknowledged and estimated, but rarely measured and considered with the same rigor and consistency as cellulose. As the ethanol industry continues to push toward higher
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Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "K"
kelp kenaf K-12 Education kerosene Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check out our website each day.
April 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "J"
jet fuel or jetfuel jatropha just transition Jerusalem artichoke Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check out our
April 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Insider Insights: Corn Kernel Fiber
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Adequate RIN prices, better market economics and rising demand for low-CI biofuel are driving the increased production of cellulosic ethanol from corn kernel fiber among U.S. ethanol producers, according to an industry survey launched by
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Expansions, Enhancements
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Ethanol Producer Magazine checked in for progress updates on six projects reported upon in recent months that will collectively represent capacity expansion of approximately 200 MMgy over the next couple of years. POET Bioprocessing-Shelbyville POET is
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Forest Sector Ready to Seize the Opportunity Provided by New Biomass Investment Tax Credits
(Forest Products Association of Canada/Biomass Magazine) Finding uses for every part of a harvested tree can create renewable heat and electricity that will help power cleaner communities. Seeing Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) for biomass projects come into effect is a welcome, long-overdue
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Reading The Road Ahead
by Keith Loria (Biomass Magazine) As 2026 unfolds, the renewable fuels sector is navigating a complex mix of policy developments, market signals and emerging demand opportunities across the biofuels landscape. With federal incentives, state clean fuel standards and infrastructure challenges continuing
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus North American Biofuels, LCFS & Carbon Markets Summit --- September 15-17, 2026 --- Monterey, CA
The flagship Argus North American Biofuels, LCFS & Carbon Markets Summit returns to Monterey, California, US, in 2026. This premier event will bring together hundreds of attendees, including regulators, key government agencies, and industry leaders from across the biofuels and
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels as Strategic Energy Asset
by Joe Zaldarriaga (The Philippine Star) The latest escalation of tensions in the Middle East has once again exposed an uncomfortable reality for the Philippines: as a country that imports the vast majority of its oil, we remain highly vulnerable to
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Industry Wants Flexible Rules for Voluntary Biodiesel Blending
by Rafael Walendorff (Globo Rural — Brasília/Valor International) Measure could better serve farmers, mitigate diesel supply shock stemming from Middle East war, Congressman Arnaldo Jardim says -- ... Congressman Arnaldo Jardim, vice-president of the Parliamentary Agricultural Front (FPA), said Tuesday (7) that
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Terpel Signs $2.6 Billion Fuel Supply Agreement with Ecopetrol
(Mobility Plaza) 11‑month contract covers diesel, gasoline and biofuel blends starting in 2026. -- Colombia’s Organización Terpel S.A. has signed a fuel supply agreement with state‑owned energy company Ecopetrol S.A. with an estimated value exceeding $2.6 billion (COP 10.4 trillion), reinforcing
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Diesel Vs Biodiesel Fuel for Your Truck: The Pros and Cons Explained
by Charles Krome (Jalopnik) ... Drilling down to some specifics, the wholesale average cost of a gallon of B20 fuel – one of the most popular blends in the United States, representing a mix of petroleum diesel and up to 20%
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Doru Avramescu, CEO of Roserv Green Energy: RAFO Onesti Reconversion into a Biofuels Producer and a Regional Energy Hub
by Daniel Lazar (Energy Industry Review) Doru Avramescu, CEO of Roserv Green Energy, talks about the Onesti Complex—how an industrial giant is being reborn and becoming an energy hub for Eastern Europe: from a strategic refinery to an integrated energy ecosystem. Doru
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Could Be Expanded, Extended
(Minnesota House of Representatives) Could Minnesota’s economy be transformed by winter camelina and pennycress? More than one testifier at Wednesday’s meeting of the House Taxes Committee said yes. That’s because they are key winter cover crops in the creation of sustainable aviation
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and GDS Launch First HVO-Powered Data Center Backup Pilot in China
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd to use HVO as a low carbon replacement for conventional diesel in data center backup power. EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina NRE and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Strengthen Knowledge Exchange Collaboration for Bioethanol Development.
(Pertamina) Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) on Friday (27/03/26), to strengthen collaboration in bioethanol development in Indonesia through joint studies, knowledge exchange, and capacity building
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Allied Biofuels Uzbekistan Secures Presidential Decree and Related Incentives for Sustainable Aviation Fuels Project
(Allied Biofuels/Globe Newswire) Allied Biofuels FE LLC and the Khorezm Region Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan have executed a binding Project Implementation Agreement (PIA), marking a historic turning point in the development of Central Asia’s most consequential clean energy undertaking.
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Vale Signs Charter Deal with China’s Shandong Shipping to Build Ethanol-Powered Ships
by Marta Nogueira and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters/Kitco News) Brazilian miner Vale has signed a 25-year charter deal with China’s Shandong Shipping Corporation, which will build the world’s first two transoceanic ethanol-powered vessels under the agreement, a Vale executive told Reuters on
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Vault 44.01 to Construct First CCS Project in Indiana with EPA Class VI Permit Approval
(Vault 44.01) Vault 44.01 Ltd. ("Vault"), a market leader in the development of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects, today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 has issued a final Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI permit
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to the Future of Biomanufacturing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Representing the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University, Sarah Glaven presented a forward-looking vision for the future of biomanufacturing. The most newsworthy concept is the transition to localized, sustainable production of everyday
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Endurance Capital: What Vyterra Teaches Us about Persistence
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Persistence itself. Not the assurance of survival. Not the clarity of a path. But the quiet condition that: something must continue. Perhaps that fourth presence was not mysterious at all. It was the relational field held under
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
GSP Revision: The EU Needs Stronger Safeguards for Sensitive Products such as Bioethanol
(ePURE) European renewable ethanol industry calls for a lower threshold of preferential tariffs for non-EU producers -- European renewable ethanol producers are calling for increased safeguards in the EU’s proposed revision of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences for trade, which grants preferential
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Countries Are Turning against U.S. Fossil Fuels after Iran War
by Evan Halper (Washington Post) As economies in Asia and Europe reel, leaders make plans to replace imported oil and gas with homegrown energy. -- ... Governments from Manila to Hanoi are leaning into alternatives that range from expanding coal power to
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "I"
industrial waste gases internal combustion engine International Maritime Organization investing Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Solar Panel Plague or Progress? Controversy Explodes as Farmland Disappears
by Chris Bennett (AgWeb) Roughly 2,200 acres of prime farmland is vanishing under a blue blanket of glass, plastic, aluminum, and silicon in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The disappearing act, increasingly common in rural America, is a sweet source of income for
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Innovation Turns Distillery Waste into Supercapacitors
by Christian Honce (University of Kentucky) Kentuckians drink a lot of bourbon, and that means a lot of fermented grain leftover after distillation. For every bottle of bourbon produced, there’s up to 10 barrels of waste in the form of stillage. That’s what
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €144 Million French State Aid to Support HyforSeeds in the Production of Hydrogen
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €144 million French measure to support HyforSeeds to produce renewable and low-carbon hydrogen for the fertiliser sector. The measure will contribute to achieving the targets of the EU Hydrogen
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
CARB Seeks Comment on Latest GHG Reporting Program Proposals Following Public Workshop
(Bracewell) With the initial August 10, 2026, reporting deadline approaching, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted its fourth public workshop on March 23, 2026, and focused on implementing the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act’s (SB 253) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
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