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Missouri Farmer Calls Ford Out for Abandoning Ethanol Flex Fuel in New F-150 Trucks
by Matthew J. Grassi (AgWeb/Farm Journal) Ford began phasing out its flex fuel engine options starting with 2024 model year F Series trucks. Missouri farmers are asking the auto giant to reverse that decision and get back on board with ethanol. -- Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO Bradley Schad, who still helps out around the family farm in his spare time, is calling on Ford Motor Company to reconsider a recent decision he believes will cause long-term harm to U.S. farmers.
“They stopped selling new flex fuel vehicles, so now they don’t have a single new engine platform option for growers to purchase,” Schad says. “The F-Series truck is one of the most important vehicles that we have on the farm today. They’re trying to change that (series) to an electric fleet, and we don’t like that.”
Farm Journal reached out to Ford for comment via a contact form for media on its website. We will update this post if we hear back from anyone at Ford Motor Company.
According to Schad, Ford’s F-150 is not only the top-selling truck in the U.S., but also the top-selling used vehicle in the top five corn-producing states: Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota and Indiana. It is also No. 1 in a handful of ag-friendly states like Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, the Dakotas and the Carolinas.
Model Year 2023 was the last iteration of the F-150 that Ford offered with the V8 5.0-liter Flex Fuel option. Schad, who is a longtime F-150 owner, says he’s not interested in criticizing Ford for the change. After all, recent regulations removed many of the manufacturer incentives that used to exist for flex fuel and E-85 vehicles.
(Photo courtesy Missouri Corn Growers Association )
“We’re just trying to bring some awareness and work with Ford to change the legislation and regulations and help bring that (option) back,” Schad says. “We realize it’s not entirely their own fault necessarily, but work with us to pass some beneficial legislation that helps farmers and rural consumers purchase a more economical fuel and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.”
Schad says Ford is still supporting its higher-ethanol compatible engines in South America. Brazil, for example, has a minimum ethanol blend in its fuel of 27.5%.
The company’s chief truck-building rivals at GM still offer flex fuel as an engine option on new base models of the Chevy Silverado and the GMC Sierra. Ford, it would seem, is stepping away from the same farmers that helped catapult its trucks to the top of the auto industry, he argues.
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Schad is optimistic a long-awaited-but-yet-to-be-passed new Farm Bill will include some type of carve out supporting ethanol-based fuels. READ MORE
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Strengthening Ghana’s National Biofuel Policy Implementation: Tailored Policy Recommendations
by David King Boison, Awudu Iddrisu and Sylvester Vuvor (MyJoyOnline) Ghana, like many countries across sub-Saharan Africa, is at a critical crossroads in its energy transition journey. With increasing pressure to reduce fossil fuel dependence, enhance energy security, and meet international climate commitments, the role of biofuels has gained renewed policy attention. Biofuels—renewable fuels derived from organic feedstocks such as cassava, sugarcane, jatropha, and agricultural residues—offer significant potential for diversifying Ghana’s energy mix while catalysing rural development, creating jobs, and reducing carbon emissions. The country’s commitment to sustainable energy is reflected in national frameworks such as the Renewable Energy Act (Act 832, 2011), the National Energy Policy (2021), and the Energy Transition Framework (2022). Furthermore, Ghana’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement recognize bioenergy as a strategic area for climate mitigation and socio-economic development. Despite this robust policy intent, implementation challenges persist. Weak regulatory enforcement, limited investment incentives, and infrastructural gaps have hindered the effective rollout of biofuel programs at scale.
Globally, countries like Brazil, the United States, Nigeria, and Kenya have made measurable progress in biofuel integration, leveraging strong regulatory mandates, public-private partnerships, and targeted subsidies to spur market growth. Ghana’s biofuel policy trajectory, by contrast, remains in a nascent stage, with few pilot projects, low investment inflows, and minimal uptake among fuel distributors. This article, therefore, seeks to provide an in-depth, policy-driven analysis of Ghana’s biofuel implementation ecosystem. It critically examines existing policies and barriers, offers comparative insights from peer African countries, and proposes tailored recommendations with a detailed implementation roadmap. The overarching goal is to ensure that Ghana’s biofuel ambitions are translated into enforceable, inclusive, and economically viable outcomes that align with its national energy, development, and climate strategies.
1. Current Biofuel Policy Landscape in Ghana
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1.1 Key Policy Instruments
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1.2 Institutional Framework and Stakeholder Roles
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1.3 Existing Initiatives and Projects
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1.4 Policy Gaps and Challenges
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2. Economic and Environmental Benefits of Strengthened Biofuel Policy
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2.2 Environmental Benefits
Environmentally, the production and use of biofuels align with Ghana’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Compared to fossil fuels, ethanol and biodiesel have significantly lower lifecycle emissions. Depending on the feedstock and production methods, biofuels can cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40 to 80 percent. If scaled properly, biofuels could contribute up to 20 percent of Ghana’s target of reducing emissions by 64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2030. Furthermore, the promotion of second-generation biofuels—derived from agricultural residues, municipal waste, and non-food biomass—would support sustainable waste management and reduce the environmental burden of open burning and landfill use. The integration of such technologies in peri-urban and rural areas could also address the growing challenge of urban waste while producing clean energy.
Biofuel cultivation also offers opportunities for land restoration. Energy crops like jatropha and elephant grass can be used to rehabilitate degraded lands in the savannah and forest transition zones. These crops not only improve soil quality and sequester carbon but also prevent erosion and desertification, aligning with Ghana’s commitments under the AFR100 land restoration initiative. In addition to climate and land use benefits, biofuel adoption can significantly improve air quality in urban centers. Ethanol and biodiesel blends emit fewer particulate pollutants and sulfur oxides compared to conventional fossil fuels. Cleaner combustion reduces respiratory diseases and other public health concerns associated with poor air quality, potentially lowering the national healthcare burden over time.
3. Comparative Policy Analysis: Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, and Global Leaders
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3.1 Nigeria – Blending Mandates and Strategic Incentives
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3.2 Kenya – Community-Based Models and Integrated Energy Planning
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3.3 Malawi – Bioethanol for Energy Security and Rural Development
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3.4 Brazil – The World’s Most Advanced Ethanol Economy
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3.5 United States – Market-Based Incentives and Regulatory Certainty
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3.6 Comparative Insights and Strategic Lessons for Ghana
A comparative analysis of Ghana’s biofuel policy alongside those of Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Brazil, and the United States reveals diverse pathways toward biofuel integration. Ghana’s Bioenergy Policy of 2010 remains in a pilot phase, with no enforceable blending mandates, minimal fiscal incentives, and limited institutional coordination. In contrast, Nigeria has advanced through regulatory mandates and strong financial incentives, but has struggled with execution and governance. Kenya has excelled in community engagement and donor coordination, but faces challenges in scaling up production. Malawi demonstrates how smaller economies can achieve high blending ratios through consistent policy and localized value chains.
Brazil and the U.S. offer global models of mature, innovation-driven, and performance-monitored systems. For Ghana, the path forward must combine regulatory ambition with practical mechanisms for implementation. Mandating blending targets, streamlining institutions, incentivizing private investment, and engaging rural communities are critical to policy success. Ghana must also diversify its feedstock base and strengthen linkages between agricultural productivity and industrial processing. Drawing from these international examples, Ghana can craft a biofuel strategy that is both ambitious and achievable, anchored in local realities but aligned with global best practices.
4. Policy Recommendations for Ghana
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4.1 Regulatory and Institutional Reforms
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4.2 Financial and Economic Incentives
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4.3 Infrastructure and Technology Support
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4.4 Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
Finally, a successful biofuel policy must be anchored in broad-based stakeholder engagement and public awareness. Public education campaigns should be launched to inform consumers, fuel distributors, and mechanics about the benefits and safety of ethanol and biodiesel blends. Media platforms, including state broadcasters and community radio stations, should be leveraged to disseminate accessible information about biofuels and their economic and environmental advantages. Local communities, traditional leaders, and farmer organizations must also be meaningfully involved in land negotiations, feedstock production planning, and benefit-sharing agreements.
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5. Implementation Roadmap
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Phase One (2025–2026): Policy Realignment and Institutional Strengthening
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Phase Two (2026–2028): Infrastructure Development and Incentive Rollout
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Phase Three (2028–2030+): Enforcement, Scale-Up, and Sustainability
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6. Conclusion
Ghana stands at a strategic inflection point in its energy transition journey. The urgency of climate change, rising fuel imports, and growing rural poverty underscore the need for alternative, sustainable energy solutions. Biofuels offer a practical, scalable, and inclusive pathway to achieving national energy security, economic transformation, and environmental sustainability. However, this potential will remain largely unrealized without significant improvements in policy implementation, institutional coordination, and stakeholder engagement. This article has provided a detailed analysis of Ghana’s current biofuel policy landscape, highlighted key implementation challenges and drawn comparative insights from Nigeria and Kenya.
It has outlined the substantial economic and environmental benefits of adopting a stronger biofuel policy regime—from job creation and forex savings to emissions reductions and public health improvements. Tailored policy recommendations have been proposed to address Ghana’s unique context, emphasizing regulatory clarity, financial incentives, infrastructure development, and community participation. The proposed implementation roadmap provides a realistic and phased strategy for turning these recommendations into action, starting with institutional reforms and building toward full-scale blending enforcement and sustainability reporting.
For policymakers, investors, and development partners, the message is clear: biofuels must move from policy rhetoric to practical execution. Now is the time to invest in Ghana’s biofuel future—not just as an energy solution, but as a catalyst for inclusive growth, climate resilience, and industrial innovation. With the right policy tools and political commitment, Ghana can position itself as a regional leader in sustainable bioenergy and demonstrate the power of local solutions to address global challenges.
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Authors:
Dr David King Boison, a maritime and port expert, AI Consultant and Senior Fellow CIMAG. He can be contacted via email at kingdavboison@gmail.com
Iddrisu Awudu Kasoa is a Professor of Management: Supply Chain and Logistics. He can be contacted via email at Iddrisuawudukasoa@gmail.com
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(Metacon) Metacon AB (publ) communicated 4 March 2025 that we had been appointed as supplier for an additional 20 MW hydrogen production unit for the Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A. (Motor Oil) planned 50 MW electrolysis plant in Corinth, Greece.
March 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Administration Tells Oil and Biofuels Groups to Hash out New Biofuel Policy
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters/MSN) U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has asked oil and biofuels producers to hash out a deal on the next phase of the nation's biofuels policy to avoid the kind of political clashes that marked his first term,
March 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Maximizing the Potential of Biofuels in Shipping
(DNV) Biofuels are an increasingly attractive decarbonization option for shipowners. A new white paper from DNV analyses an evolving supply picture, while also providing technical guidance to shipowners planning to use it as a drop-in fuel. -- Growing international pressure to decarbonize
March 27, 2025 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS AND POSTERS 2025 North American Biochar Conference --- September 15-18, 2025 --- Minneapolis, MN
Join us for the 2025 North American Biochar Conference (NABC25), the premier event shaping the future of biochar. Hosted by the U.S. Biochar Initiative (USBI), this conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and investors to accelerate market adoption, scale
March 27, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 North American Biochar Conference --- September 15-18, 2025 --- Minneapolis, MN
Join us for the 2025 North American Biochar Conference (NABC25), the premier event shaping the future of biochar. Hosted by the U.S. Biochar Initiative (USBI), this conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and investors to accelerate market adoption, scale
March 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Sydrogen Receives Basic Design Assessment Statement for Advanced Hydrogen Fuel Cell Solution
(Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore) Sydrogen, a leading innovator in hydrogen fuel cell technology, has received Basic Design Assessment (BDA) Statement from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for their Maritime Fuel Cell – SydroPOWER series model MZ250N – as the
March 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Inside Pan Oleo Energy's Sustainable Biofuel Drive: Empowering Communities, Driving Change
(Ahmedabad Mirror) As the world pivots towards a low-carbon future, Pan Oleo Energy stands as a key player in pioneering an ambitious and highly successful expansion of its low-carbon biofuel feedstock aggregation drive into global markets. With climate change posing an
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
BIO Report Demonstrates Economic Power of US Bioeconomy
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Biotechnology Innovation Organization, in partnership with Kearney, a global management consulting firm, on March 24 released a report showing the U.S. bioeconomy currently contributes $210 billion in direct economic impact to the U.S. economy,
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Republicans Mull ‘Thoughtful’ Phaseout of Green Credits
by Andres Picon, Kelsey Brugger, Nico Portuondo (E&E News) The House Budget chair says his party may consider altering, rather than repealing, tax credits. Republicans are also not finding as much climate money to cut as they once expected. Two weeks after
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Commonwealth Agri-Energy: Fueling Kentucky’s Future with Ethanol
(WKDZ Radio) For National Ag Week, Alan Watts takes a trip to Commonwealth Agri-Energy, LLC, a 100% farmer-owned company committed to supporting Kentucky farmers through increased ethanol production. With a mission to boost both ethanol use and farmers’ income, Commonwealth
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Scientists Witness Living Plant Cells Generate Cellulose and Form Cell Walls
(Rutgers University/Science Daily) In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose -- a major constituent of all plant cell walls -- a team has captured images of the microscopic process of cell-wall building continuously over 24 hours with living plant
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Groups Argue before the Supreme Court in SRE Venue Case
(Growth Energy and Renewable Fuels Association) The American renewable fuels industry presented oral arguments to the U.S. Supreme Court today in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, LLC, et al., a case that addresses where challenges to small refinery exemptions
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
JAL, Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, GEI Sign MoU to Collaborate on Pure Japan-Domestic Wood-Based SAF
(Sumitomo Corporation) Japan Airlines (JAL), Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute (GEI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the realization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using bioethanol derived from domestic wood. In February 2023
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
O-I Glass Completes Biofuels Trial at Harlow Facility
by Greg Morris (Glass International) O-I Glass has recently successfully completed a biofuel trial in its plant in Harlow, UK. The world’s largest container glass manufacturer used 100% biofuel to replace natural gas in the furnace for the glass manufacturing process. This achievement
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
MayMaan Unveils Breakthrough Water-Ethanol Powered Engine to Transform Clean Energy Generation
(MayMaan/Business Wire) MayMaan, a trailblazer in clean energy solutions, is reestablishing a new paradigm in power generation with its groundbreaking AquaStroke® engine technology, which runs on a fuel mixture of 70% water and 30% ethanol. The company’s innovation offers a commercially viable,
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Inauguration of the Aveiro Terminal
(Groupo RNM (Google Translation)) On March 21, RNM and bp Portugal inaugurated a logistics terminal for state-of-the-art fuels and advanced biofuels at the Port of Aveiro. The event took place at the RNM Liquid Bulk Terminal and was attended by the Mayor of Ílhavo, João
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Ash Creek Renewables Expands Global Reach with Exclusive Camelina Seed Licenses & “Forks and Fuels” Initiative
(Tailwater Capital) Ash Creek Renewables (“Ash Creek” or the “Company”), a platform dedicated to developing renewable fuel feedstock solutions and a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC (“Tailwater”), today announced it has secured exclusive licensing rights from Montana State University for
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
HMM Takes Delivery of Its First Methanol-Powered Containership
(HMM) HMM takes delivery of ‘HMM GREEN’, a 9,000 TEU methanol-powered containership. This vessel is the first of nine sister ships ordered in February 2023 from HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (seven vessels) and HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (two vessels). Starting with
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Universal Fuel Technologies’ Pilot Demonstrates New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Pathways
(Universal Fuel Technologies/Business Wire) o During a five-month pilot, the company demonstrated that its Flexiforming technology can produce high-quality 100% synthetic SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks. o Tested pathways to SAF include methanol-to-jet, ethanol-to-jet (ETJ), and renewable HEFA naphtha-with-ethanol-to-jet (NETJ). o In
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Best of the Bioeconomy Awards 2025
(Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the Daily Digest announced the winners of thr 2025 Best of the Bioeconomy Awards at the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference. More than 1,500 Digest subscribers participated in the voting, which recognized winners in categories such as Project
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
MRW's National Recycling Awards --- November 25, 2025 --- London, UK Entry DEADLINE June 27, 2025
As the largest and most esteemed award ceremony in the recycling and resource management sector, MRW's National Recycling Awards is an annual celebration of the industry’s innovation and achievements. 2024 was a record year with more than 600 industry leaders
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum --- July 24, 2025 --- Washington, DC
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) Caucuses invite you to join us for the 28th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum (EXPO 2025). Top-level speakers will showcase technologies and
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 International Biomass Conference & Expo Wraps Up
(Biomass Magazine) The 2025 International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine and organized by BBI International, successfully wrapped up after three days of insightful discussions, cutting-edge technology showcases, and unparalleled networking opportunities. The event, held in Atlanta, Georgia
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
With Integration in Mirabel, Canada, All Airbus Assembly Sites around World Now Use SAF
(Airbus) Airbus announced March 20 that the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) delivery recently took place at the Airbus Canada’s A220 site, enabling the Mirabel, Canada-based teams to use SAF for production, customer acceptance and test flights. This now means that all
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
AGQM Releases Guide to Help Inland Barges Transition to B30 Biodiesel
(ACQM/Biobased Diesel Daily) The German biodiesel quality management association AGQM and its partners announced March 20 the release of a guide intended to provide insights into how inland barges can transition to fuels with a higher proportion of renewable energy—in particular,
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
UK Launches Investigations into Imports of US Renewable Diesel
Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The U.K. Trade Remedies Authority initiated an antidumping investigation and a countervailing investigation March 17 into imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, from the United States. The investigations follow applications from U.K. biodiesel producers concerned that
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Urges USTR to Change Course on Proposed Shipping Rules
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today, urging the agency to change course and either revise or remove new recently-proposed rules aimed at combating China’s efforts to dominate global
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Pilot Becomes 1st Travel-Center Network to Offer B99 Biodiesel for Fleets
(Pilot Flying J/Biobased Diesel Daily) In recognition of National Biodiesel Day observed March 18, Pilot is celebrating the installation of the country’s first B99 biodiesel retail offering for commercial fleets at its travel center in Decatur, Illinois. This effort was made possible
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Applications Open for Science & SciLifeLab Prize DEADLINE July 15, 2025
Recent PhD? How about US$30,000, having your essay published in Science magazine, and being celebrated with a week of festivities in Stockholm, Sweden? A global award aimed at young researchers Each year, four winners are selected to receive up to US$30,000 in prize
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Beausejour-Brokenhead, Manitoba Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Wheat Straw
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating to Enhance Sustainable Wheat Straw Utilization in Manitoba -- The Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, the Beausejour Brokenhead Development Corporation (BBDC), Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Kemper County, Mississippi Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating Will Support Value Added Wood Industry and Job Creation -- Kemper County, Ecostrat, and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Kemper County, Mississippi. The BDO Zone
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
European Methanol Online --- April 30, 2025 --- ONLINE
The Virtual European Methanol Summit is a premier event that brings together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the global methanol sector. Focused on discussing the latest trends, innovations, and challenges, the summit provides a platform for networking and
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Production Gathers Pace in South America
(Biuofuels International) US, EU and South American relations appear set for a decidedly ‘interesting’ 2025 as ‘drill, baby drill’ Donald Trump returns to the White House. From a Brazilian perspective everything seemed be going so well towards the end of last year
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Airbus Accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Adoption with Book and Claim
(Airbus) Airbus is taking a significant step toward scaling the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by testing a new “Book and Claim” approach. This initiative aims to boost both supply and demand for SAF worldwide, providing a flexible and scalable solution to
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to ABF Project Management
by Jim Lane (REenergize the Gulf Coast) In this presentation, researchers look at the management plan for this ABF project includes bimonthly video calls and updates by task leads, with monthly tracking. The team comprises experts in various fields like synthetic
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Govt Encouraging Farmers to Diversify from Water Intensive Crops to More Sustainable Crops like Maize for Ethanol Production: Minister
(ChiniMandi) The government is encouraging farmers to enhance maize production to boost ethanol output, the minister stated. “Government is encouraging farmers to diversify from water intensive crops like rice, sugarcane, etc. to more sustainable crops like maize for ethanol production. The “Roadmap
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Jet Fuel Made up a Record Share of U.S. Refinery Output in 2024
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Energy Information Administration) U.S. refineries produced a record-high share of jet fuel in 2024, reflecting increased demand relative to other transportation fuels. Motor gasoline, distillate fuel oil, and jet fuel make up more than 85% of U.S. refinery output,
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
RFA Sees a More Level Playing Field for Ethanol
by Mark Magnuson (Iowa AgriBusiness Radio Network) The ethanol industry is feeling confident about the future of ethanol with President Trump and GOP lawmakers’ plans to reduce support for electric vehicles. The President and Congressional Republicans propose ending EV tax credits
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA: 4 New SRE Petitions Filed, 156 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on March 20 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data showing that four new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to the agency,
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Illinois Senate Committee Approves Bill Protecting Mahomet Aquifer from Carbon Pollution
by Mike Miletich (WAND) A proposal to protect the Mahomet aquifer from carbon capture and sequestration has strong bipartisan support in Springfield. Senators Paul Faraci (D-Champaign) and Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) believe carbon capture can play a role in addressing climate change. Although,
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Could a ‘Big, Beautiful’ Budget Measure Be Plan B for Farm Bill?
by Phillip Basher (Agri-Pulse) The budget reconciliation bill that congressional Republicans want to pass this year to enact President Donald Trump’s policy priorities and extend expiring tax cuts is emerging as a possible vehicle to enact portions of a new farm
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Banyan Air Service Is Latest to Stock Permanent SAF Supplies
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Banyan Air Service, one of a quartet of FBOs at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), is now one of the first service providers in South Florida to stock continuous supplies of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Avfuel
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Sees Prolonged US Tariff Talks, Minister Says, Linking Ethanol and Sugar
by Marcela Ayers (Reuters) Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Thursday his government expects lengthy tariff negotiations with the United States, and suggested they would include trade discussions involving sugar and ethanol. "As they are waging war with the entire world,
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Persistence, Dedication and Financing in the Energy and Molecule Transition
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) What is one of the best things about ABLC? The answer is heard repeatedly in hallway conversation with first-timers and veterans. It’s that this is a welcoming community of real, caring, dedicated people really doing
March 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Q&A: Hydrogen CEO on Branding, Tax Credits and Natural Gas
by Shelby Webb (E&E News Energywire) The head of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association spoke about the state of his industry as the Trump administration reshapes U.S. energy priorities. One gas dominated conversations at the global energy conference here last
March 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Greenhouse Gas Management Institute Offers Online Courses on the Basics of GHG Accounting, Auditing and Management
(GHG Management Institute) The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute is USA-based a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, also with a registered non-profit organization based in Italy. Our work involves educating on the basics of GHG accounting, auditing and management, training professionals to meet the highest standards of expertise
March 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Scaling Up Conference 2024 Videos Available
Bigger Impact, Smaller Footprint -- Canada's 9th annual industrial bioeconomy business conference -- “The world is on the cusp of an industrial revolution fueled by biotechnology and biomanufacturing. Emerging biological technologies are and will continue to transform the foundation of our physical world
March 20, 2025 Read Full Article
IATA CO2 Connect Enhanced with SAF Accounting
(Biofuels International) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This follows the recent publication of the IATA SAF Accounting &
March 19, 2025 Read Full Article
How to Capitalize on Biofuels Growth
by Sarah McNaughton-Peterson (Farm Progress/Dakota Farmer) The biofuels market is set to continue upward, bringing the benefits to your farm. -- Biofuels, energy security, ethanol, carbon pipelines, octane ratings — the topics surrounding the renewable fuels conversation go on and on.
March 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Feenstra Leads Legislation to Promote E-85 Flex Fuel Vehicles over Electrical-Vehicle Mandates for Federal Vehicle Fleet
(KWBG) Today (March 18, 2025), U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, which would direct the Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office and U.S. Secretary of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of
March 19, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Releases Final Rule for E15 Waiver Delay for SD and OH
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Environmental Protection Agency has released the final rule to extend the date for Ohio and nine counties in South Dakota for year-round E15. In response to a request from the Governors of Ohio and South Dakota, EPA renewed the
March 19, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to ABF’s Process and Integration Scale Up
(ReEnergize the Gulf Coast) In this presentation, researchers look at the Process and Integration Scale Up (PISU) task at ABF focuses on demonstrating foundry strain performance on industrial substrates. Milestones include producing DMR-EH hydrolysate for partners and providing compounds for polymer
March 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Axens Is Prepared for Takeoff (But Actually, They Took Off Long Ago)
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In Washington, DC, on Tuesday, French Group Axens held what Gevo CEO Pat Gruber called its ‘coming out party,” newly showcasing its extensive range of technologies and services dedicated to developing and improving the “complete
March 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Reintroduces Bill to Repeal California’s Emissions Waiver Exemption
(Office of Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22)) Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) reintroduced the Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden (CARB) Act of 2025. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading the Senate companion to this legislation. In 1970, Congress passed the Clean Air Act, which authorized
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Commends USDA on Interim Rule for Climate Smart Ag
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/WCAZ Radio) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted comments supporting USDA on its Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Interim Rule and incorporation of USDA FD-CIC. Clean Fuels recommends USDA incorporate intermediate oilseed crops
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
National Biodiesel Day (March 18) Celebrates Growth Amid Industry Challenges
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Biodiesel and renewable diesel have seen extraordinary growth in recent years, with more opportunities to come. In recognition of National Biodiesel Day, Clean Fuels Alliance America celebrates both the progress made and the resilience of those who
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen Industry Forum --- April 9, 2025 --- Rabat, Morocco
Green Hydrogen A Growth Molecule: Committed to a dynamic of economic diversification, Morocco has for decades fostered major industries that carry its ambitions as a prosperous nation. Automotive, aeronautics, and now hydrogen: the kingdom is laying the groundwork to carve out
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Can Hydrogen Deliver? Industry Leaders Weigh in on Costs, Policy, and Progress
(North American Clean Energy) Hydrogen has long been a staple of industrial processes, but its potential as a decarbonisation tool remains the subject of intense debate. While its role in refining, steel production, and heavy transport is increasingly recognised, fundamental challenges
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Carney Kills Consumer Carbon Tax in First Move as Prime Minister
by Darren Major (CBC) Canadians will still receive a final rebate in April, Carney says -- Prime Minister Mark Carney wasted little time in removing a potent point of attack for the Conservatives in recent years: the consumer carbon tax. After being sworn
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Brand a Low-Carbon Boost
(Bangkok Post) Thailand and Japan will co-launch a new premium-grade biodiesel to boost low carbon transport. Thailand's National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC) and Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) have launched H-Fame, a premium biodiesel which reduces the rate
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Indian Oil Marketing Companies Launch New Biodiesel Tender for FY 2025-26
by Angitha Suresh (Autocar Professional) Biodiesel program struggles with blending rates below 1% despite 408% procurement growth over seven years, highlighting stark contrast with successful ethanol initiative. -- India's state-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have initiated a fresh tendering process for biodiesel
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Annual Distillers Technology Symposium --- April 13-15, 2026 --- Indianapolis, IN
SAVE THE DATE The downtown Indianapolis Marriott has been secured for April 13th thru April 15th for the DTC symposium in 2026. Our hope is you will be able to attend in 2026. The 2025 agenda in its entirety will be
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels, Farm, Feedstock Groups Ask EPA to Set 5.25-Billion-Gallon 2026 RFS BBD Volume
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Oilseed Processors Association, North American Renderers Association, and U.S. Canola Association sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin encouraging the agency to establish
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Moeve and Exolum Invest Close to 300 Million Euros in New Infrastructure at the Port of Huelva to Help Drive the Energy Transition
(Moeve) The companies announce the construction of new loading and unloading facilities that will connect to the upcoming 2G biofuel plant, set to become the largest 2G biofuel complex in Southern Europe Moeve, Exolum, and the Port Authority of Huelva today unveiled
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Analysis-Asia's Green Jet Fuel Ambitions Exceed Demand, Heralding Exports
by Trixie Yap (Reuters/Yahoo!) Asia's ability to supply sustainable aviation fuel will outpace regional demand this year and next as more production comes online, increasing exports and potentially lowering prices for the fuel, oil executives and analysts said. Planned SAF production could
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Applications Open for National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project Student Energy Leadership Awards DEADLINE April 30, 2025
(National Energy Education Development Project) The NEED 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
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Announces that H2 bois SA Has Signed an Essential Contract for the Development of a Biomass-Based Hydrogen, Electricity and Biochar Production Plant in Switzerland
(Haffner Energy) - First positive impact to date of the start of production of mobility-grade green hydrogen at the Marolles site (Marne County, Grand Est Region). - First decisive step towards the development of a 720-kg/day production plant for hydrogen, electricity
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Environmental Rollbacks Would Boost Pollution and Endanger Lives, Former EPA Heads Say
by Matthew Daly (Associated Press) Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders sounded an alarm Friday, saying rollbacks proposed by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s dual mission to protect the environment and human health. Zeldin
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Govt Plans to Convert Waste into Fuel, Power in 30 Big Cities
(ANTARA) Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, said that the government is targeting to process waste into fuel and electricity in 30 big cities by 2029. "We are targeting around 30 big cities. Each city can produce around
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
A Developer-Backed Bill Would Unravel Rural Protections in Orlando, Allow an Ethanol Plant near Jacksonville
by Jason Garcia (Seeking Rents/Substack) ... The legislation in question is Senate Bill 1118, which began as an effort to make it easier for homebuilders to build new subdivisions on farmland around cities — and harder for local governments to impose
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Optimized Feedstock Aggregation and Blending at Scale
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, researchers chart the progress of a project focused on identifying cost-effective opportunities to deploy transformational clean energy technologies to treat organic wastes. It involves optimized conversion and biorefinery siting analysis, and characterizes the
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Florida Researchers Focus on Biofuel Crop
(Florida Trend) Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are studying ways to scale up production of a crop that can be used for things such as renewable jet fuel. Carinata is an oilseed crop that
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Nebraska Farmers Consider Sorghum Amid High Corn Costs and Dry Conditions
by Steve White (Nebraska TV) As Nebraska farmers face high input costs and dry conditions, some are considering sorghum as a viable alternative to corn. Tracy Zink, a farmer from Indianola, is encouraging her peers to diversify their crops. "Especially going into some
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
National Biodiesel Day Forum --- March 18, 2025 --- ONLINE
Learn the benefits and uses of a renewable, cleaner-burning alternative fuel: BIODIESEL. About this event Join us for this relevant discussion on the benefits and uses of a renewable, cleaner-burning alternative fuel: BIODIESEL. GWRCCC is partially funded by the U.S. Department of
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel and SAF Continue to Play Key Role in Transport Sector
(Biofuels International) Carl Nyberg, Senior Vice President Commercial, Renewable Products at Neste, reveals his biofuel outlook for the year ahead. Last year was a dynamic one especially for the biofuels industry with production capacity outpacing demand growth. This could be seen in the
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Toyo Secures OSBL Contract to Support SAF Project in Malaysia
(Toyo Engineering/Biobased Diesel Daily) Toyo Engineering & Construction Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Toyo Engineering Corp., has been awarded a contract by PRPC Utilities and Facilities, a subsidiary of the Malaysian state-owned oil company Petronas. The project involves the construction of the
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Clearing the Skies: The Future of Aviation Fuels --- March 26, 2025 --- ONLINE
A discussion on the future of sustainable aviation fuels and their pivotal role in reducing the environmental impact of the aviation industry. Featuring: Valerie Sarisky-Reed Director, Bioenergy Technologies Office U.S. Department of Energy Tom Michels Director, Government Affairs United Airlines Emily Fisher Chief Strategy Officer Smart Electric Power Alliance Eric Grey Vice
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Baltic Exchange Introduces Biofuel Blends in Latest Expansion of Its Emissions Calculator
(Baltic Exchange) Baltic Exchange has introduced a series of green fuel options to its FuelEU voyage and compliance cost calculator as more shipowners, traders and charterers seek to understand the commercial implications of this regulation on their voyage costs. Biodiesel, bio-LNG, bio-LPG,
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
WastAway Builds Brand, Network at Top Biofuels, Waste Recycling Conferences
(WastAway) Green Tech Firm’s Patented Process Takes Center Stage at SERC, IBCE, American Biogas & WasteExpo – WastAway – a leading green tech company that converts municipal solid waste (MSW) to fuel – is boosting its brand and revving its marketing
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Based on a Petrobras Technology, the Riograndense Refinery Is the First to Obtain Cellulosic-Content Fuels in Brazil
(Fábrica Carioca de Catalisadores/Petrobras) The refinery converted Eucalyptus biomass oil into various fuels -- The Riograndense Refinery (RPR) successfully performed the co-processing test of 5% biomass pyrolysis oil or bio-oil (non-food biomass raw material) with mineral load. In this way, the refinery,
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Sign Agreement to Advance North American Green Hydrogen Production Facilities
(ABB) Collaboration sets ABB as preferred supplier of modular and standard electrical substations, with future scope for automation solutions; Agreement will enable Charbone Hydrogen to progress green hydrogen production in both Canada and the United States; Supports the Québec government’s 2030 energy roadmap
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Now Available on Plural: Microgrid Investment Powering Next-Generation Biofuels Production and Carbon Capture and Sequestration
(Plural Energy/PR Newswire) The preferred equity offering from Opdyke Class A, LLC combines solar plus battery storage to support a Texas biofuels facility and reduce greenhouse gas emissions -- Plural, the on-chain investing platform driving the global transition to clean energy, today
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Ethanol Summit --- October 19-22, 2025 --- Washington, DC
SAVE THE DATE GES seeks to elevate ethanol’s international visibility and ongoing successful initiatives as a viable decarbonization solution within the transportation and emerging new uses sectors. “Prior GES events have been great successes for the Council and the U.S. biofuels industry,
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
COAMO Agroindustrial Cooperativa Selects ICM for Design and Engineering of New Corn Biorefinery in Brazil
(COAMO Agroindustrial Cooperativa/Business Wire) COAMO Agroindustrial Cooperativa, the largest agricultural cooperative in South America, has selected ICM Tecnologia em Biocombustíveis Ltda. (ICM) to provide professional services and equipment for a new dry-mill grain ethanol production facility at the COAMO industrial site
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Northeast Brazil Sees Ethanol Sales Surge Amid Competitive Pricing
(S&P Global) Gasoline has lost market share in Northeast over past two years; Gasoline, hydrous ethanol sales higher on economic growth; January gasoline imports down 18% on year Ethanol sales in Northeast Brazil have increased due to consistently better pricing compared to gasoline over
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Decided Protecting the Environment Is Just Too Much
by Mark Gongloff (Bloomberg) The agency is abandoning its mission in a misguided effort to boost an economy it will only end up hurting. -- The EPA’s announcement on Wednesday that it would find the narrowest possible definition of the word “water” for regulatory purposes
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Cabinet Members Make Big Oil CEOs Look Like Climate Activists at CERAWeek
by Chris Tomlinson (Houston Chronicle) President Donald Trump’s Cabinet secretaries speaking in Houston at the world’s top energy conference made oil and gas executives look like left wing climate activists by comparison as CEOs struggled to adapt to another swing of
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Tasmania's First Green Hydrogen Production and Research Facility Launches in Hobart
(Blue Economy Cooperative Research Center) Green hydrogen will be produced for the first time in Tasmania, following today’s launch of the Blue Economy CRC’s Hydrogen Production and Research Facility. The Hydrogen Production and Research Facility is Tasmania’s first green hydrogen production plant and supports
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U.S. Ethanol Industry Leaders Sign MOU With Largest Petroleum Distributor in Viet Nam
(Renewable Fuels Association) Yesterday in Washington, D.C., the U.S. ethanol industry – including leaders from the Renewable Fuels Association, U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and Growth Energy – signed a quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Petrolimex, the largest petroleum distributor in Viet Nam,
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Commission Approves a €400 Million Austrian State Aid Scheme, and a €36 Million Lithuanian State Aid Scheme, to Support Renewable Hydrogen Production
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €400 million Austrian State aid scheme, and a €36 million Lithuanian State aid scheme, to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank's “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool for the
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Utility Achieves Industry-First Hydrogen Production Using Steel Manufacturing Off-Gases
(Utility/CISION) Onsite hydrogen production using industrial off-gases now offers a commercially viable, economic clean energy for heavy industry -- Utility, the leader in affordable, reliable and clean hydrogen solutions that drive a profitable energy transition for hard-to-abate industries worldwide, today announced the
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Germany: TotalEnergies and RWE Join Forces on Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize the Leuna Refinery
(TotalEnergies) 30,000 tons a year of green hydrogen supplied to TotalEnergies’ Leuna refinery; 300,000 tons a year of CO2 emissions prevented at the Leuna refinery; The largest green hydrogen contract with an electrolyzer in Germany -- In line with its 2030 ambition
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