by Ann Carlson and Mary Nichols (Legal Planet) Last Friday, EPA’s Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a new and unprecedented way to try to prevent California from implementing its ambitious program to move toward 100 percent zero emission vehicles. This time around, the Trump Administration is trying a new tactic. Rather than revoking EPA’s decision (called a waiver) to allow California’s program to move forward by using standard administrative procedures, as EPA did during Trump’s first term, Zeldin is trying to use the Congressional Review Act to do so. Despite this unprecedented use of the CRA, most of the press seems not to have noticed given the non-stop shock and awe campaign the White House has engaged in since Day 1 of the Administration.
The CRA requires agencies to submit rules it plans to issue to Congress, but even more importantly, the Act allows Congress to reject rules that were adopted at the end of a President’s term. Republicans have already introduced numerous resolutions to overturn Biden Administration rules adopted in the last six months of Biden’s term. But Zeldin’s actions face a major problem: the Congressional Review Act doesn’t cover administrative actions like the California waivers and Congress can’t use the CRA to overturn them.
Trump has made no secret either of his antipathy toward zero emission vehicles or of his intent to revoke the special authority California has under the Clean Air Act to issue its own vehicle pollution standards.
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The problem for California legally is that under the Clean Air Act, the state can’t issue tough emissions standards without EPA’s permission. But EPA has its own problem: under President Biden, the agency already granted California waivers to implement its Advanced Clean Car II program, its Advanced Clean Trucks rule, and something called the Omnibus Nox rule, which also applies to trucks. And the granting of the waivers are on very strong legal grounds because California needs them to meet tough federal air pollution standards that at least two regions of the state (Southern California and the Central Valley) are out of compliance with. For an explanation of the legal strength of the waivers EPA granted, see here.
If EPA tries to overturn the waivers by rescinding permission, California will surely challenge the recission of the waivers and has a very strong legal case. And rescinding the waiver takes months and months: in Trump 1 it took EPA 18 months to rescind the Advanced Clean Car I waiver. In the meantime the California rules remain in effect. So Zeldin is trying something new.
Republicans have increasingly turned to the Congressional Review Act to undo environmental policies. The CRA has two steps: it first requires agencies to submit rules to Congress before they will be published. Once a rule is finalized, the CRA allows the two houses of Congress to reject the rule by passing a joint resolution for the President’s signature. The consequences are serious: if signed by the President, the regulation is void and the agency is prohibited from acting to amend or substitute a “substantially similar” regulation .
The problem for Zeldin, though, is that the Congressional Review Act doesn’t apply to California waivers. The statute explicitly excludes from the process rules of “particular applicability.” The U.S. General Accountability Office has made absolutely clear that California waivers are not covered by the CRA, saying that a waiver “is an adjudicatory order not subject to the CRA.” And even Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee has admitted as much, acknowledging that “California’s CAA federal preemption waivers cannot be reviewed under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) because the waiver granted by EPA is not a rule as that term is defined in the CRA.” So Zeldin’s argument that EPA failed to submit the waiver decisions to Congress is simply wrong legally. Now he’s trying to redo what EPA wasn’t required to do: submit the waiver decisions to Congress. The next step will be to get Congress to overturn them.
The fact that the CRA doesn’t apply to California’s waivers probably won’t stop Congress from overturning them. The Administration’s assault on environmental policies is unrelenting. Then we will inevitably see a lawsuit to determine whether Congress has the power to invalidate a decision that isn’t included in the terms of the Congressional Review Act. READ MORE
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Excerpt from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced in the Oval Office, alongside President Donald Trump and the newly created National Energy Dominance Council, that the EPA will be transmitting to Congress the Biden Administration’s rules granting waivers that allowed California to preempt federal car and truck standards promulgated by EPA and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“The Biden Administration failed to send rules on California’s waivers to Congress, preventing Members of Congress from deciding on extremely consequential actions that have massive impacts and costs across the entire United States. The Trump EPA is transparently correcting this wrong and rightly following the rule of law,” said Administrator Zeldin. “The American people are struggling to make ends meet while dealing with rules that take away their ability to choose a safe and affordable vehicle for their families. As an agency, we are accountable to Congress, but most importantly we must be accountable to the American people.”
The EPA rules granting California waivers transmitted to Congress include California’s Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and Omnibus NOx rules. The two waivers regarding trucks not only increased the cost of those vehicles but also increased the costs of goods and the cost of living for American families across the country.
In his first week at EPA, Administrator Zeldin announced his “Powering the Great American Comeback” initiative to guide EPA’s work to protect human health and the environment while restoring the greatness of the American economy for the first 100 days and beyond. Today’s action advances two of the five pillars of this initiative: Permitting Reform, Cooperative Federalism, and Cross-Agency Partnership, and Protecting and Bringing Back American Auto Jobs. READ MORE
Excerpt from Land Line: On Friday, Feb. 14, the EPA announced it will be sending Congress three rules issued during the Biden administration granting California a waiver for Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks and the Heavy-Duty Omnibus regulation. Using the Congressional Review Act, Congress will review the rules and could strike them down with a simple-majority vote.
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Although the Advanced Clean Cars II and Omnibus rule waivers just barely fall within that 60-day window, Advanced Clean Trucks was given the green light in March 2023. However, the Trump administration is taking advantage of a loophole in the Congressional Review Act to put Advanced Clean Trucks on the chopping block.
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Trucking stakeholders applauded the EPA’s move to roll back Advanced Clean Trucks amid pleas to delay implementation of the rule in five states.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association said it appreciates the EPA’s efforts to protect small-business truckers across the country “from California’s regulatory encroachments.”
“Setting national policy is the responsibility of Congress, not California. It’s no wonder small-business truckers have left the state in droves to find better opportunities elsewhere,” OOIDA President Todd Spencer said. “For OOIDA members, vehicle reliability and affordability are critical. So far, there is no convincing evidence that electric commercial motor vehicles are a viable option for small-business truckers given the high costs and inadequate charging infrastructure. Additionally, CARB’s overreaching Omnibus NOx rules have raised prices on new vehicles and increased maintenance costs for trucks already on the road.”
Trucking Association of Massachusetts Executive Director Kevin Weeks said the association looks forward to working with state regulators to find “practical solutions that continue to minimize emissions and promote a cleaner and safer environment in the Commonwealth.” Massachusetts is one of the states that began Advanced Clean Trucks rules this year.
“As the commercial transportation industry has consistently stated, we support initiatives for a cleaner environment and the ongoing effort to reduce emissions wherever feasible,” Weeks told Land Line in an email. “However, the electrification of the medium- and heavy-duty truck segment presents significant challenges. The current state of technology, affordability, applicability and infrastructure are not adequately prepared for widespread electrification in this sector.”
Washington state also began Advanced Clean Trucks in January.
Washington Trucking Association President Sheri Call said revoking the waiver would “significantly benefit (medium- and heavy-duty) trucks, which we would welcome.”
“A fragmented multi-state approach which we currently have going won’t address the industries’ long-term decarbonization challenges and will continue to hamper progress,” Call said. “That, and excluding near-zero emission technologies as prescribed by CARB will impede short-term efforts to reduce diesel emissions. The situation is uncertain due to unpredictable state leadership response and potential lengthy litigation over a waiver revocation.”
The American Trucking Associations also commended the EPA’s move to send Advanced Clean Trucks to Congress for review.
“This is not the United States of California,” ATA President Chris Spear said in a statement. “California should never be given the keys to set national policy and regulate America’s supply chain.”
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by Gabriel Malheiros (Datamar News) “The question isn’t whether Brazil will face tariffs—it’s when” That’s the assessment of experts consulted by BBC News Brasil regarding the future of Donald Trump’s tariff policies.
“It’s highly likely that Brazil will eventually become a target of U.S. tariffs,” says economist Otaviano Canuto, a former vice president at the World Bank and researcher at the Policy Center for the New South.
“Not next week, when Europe will probably be in the crosshairs, but later on, very likely.”
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And while Washington has yet to announce any concrete measures against Brazil, Trump has repeatedly called out the country in his speeches, labeling it a “major taxer.”
At the end of January, the Republican included Brazil among nations that “wish harm” on the U.S.
“Put tariffs on countries and foreign people who truly mean us harm,” Trump said. “China is a huge tariff imposer. India, Brazil, so many, many countries. We’re not going to let that happen anymore because we will always put America first,” he declared at a rally in Florida.
That’s why, according to Vinícius Vieira, professor of Economics and International Relations at Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP), “The question isn’t whether Brazil will face tariffs, but when.”
So why has Brazil been spared so far?
Experts believe the country is simply not high on Washington’s list of priorities.
Brazil has no free trade agreement with the U.S. and runs a trade deficit with the country—meaning it buys more American goods than it sells.
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“In Trump’s view, and that of his inner circle, these trade surpluses are essentially gifts from America,” says Otaviano Canuto.
But that logic doesn’t apply to Brazil. In 2024, the U.S. actually recorded a $253 million trade surplus with Brazil.
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While Brazil may not be a priority for economic reasons, its membership in the BRICS bloc could put it in Trump’s crosshairs. The Republican has already threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they support efforts to use alternative currencies instead of the U.S. dollar.
“There’s no chance that BRICS will replace the U.S. dollar in global trade—or anywhere else—and any country that tries will face tariffs and say goodbye to America,” Trump declared in late January.
Though BRICS has explored mechanisms for settling trade in Chinese yuan and issuing loans in non-dollar currencies, there’s no imminent plan for a unified BRICS currency.
That’s why Daiane Santos, an economics professor at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), believes Brazil won’t be targeted immediately. “A BRICS common currency has been discussed for a long time, but I find it unlikely in the short term,” she says.
However, Livio Ribeiro, associate researcher at the Brazilian Institute of Economics (Ibre-FGV) and partner at BRCG Consultoria, warns that Trump has shown he’s willing to use tariffs as a geopolitical weapon—not just an economic tool.
Because Brazil carries less economic weight, he speculates, it could be targeted as an “example” to pressure more significant trade partners.
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has already stated that Brazil would retaliate if Trump imposed tariffs on Brazilian exports.
“It’s very simple: if he taxes Brazilian products, Brazil will reciprocate by taxing U.S. exports,” Lula said. READ MORE
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Excerpt from Bloomberg: By Fernando Travaglini. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received a warning from a major Brazilian ethanol company, Raizen, that ethanol could be the next target of trade measures adopted by President Donald Trump, says Folha de S.Paulo, which cites a document obtained by the newspaper. Raizen told Folha it would not comment. The US has complained that Brazil imposes barriers on the entry of its corn-based ethanol, while the Brazilian equivalent, made from sugar cane, enters the US market basically tariff-free. Brazil’s 18% tariff mainly affects producers in the US Midwest. According to Folha, members of the Brazilian government refute the argument and say that the cases in the two countries are not entirely comparable. Trump announced earlier he will announce the reciprocal tariffs on Thursday. “Today is the big one,” he wrote on his social network Truth Social. READ MORE
Excerpt from Argus Media: Brazil's growing ethanol industry is a likely target for "reciprocal" US tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to impose on products from countries that he says discriminate against US imports.
In announcing the plan Thursday to raise US import tariffs to the same level foreign countries charge on US exports, Trump did not specify which countries and products would face the new levies. But a White House fact sheet specifically mentions Brazil's treatment of US ethanol as an unfair practice worth addressing. "The US tariff on ethanol is a mere 2.5pc. Yet Brazil charges the US ethanol exports a tariff of 18pc," the White House said.
The US produces more ethanol than any other country, almost all derived from corn. Brazil, the world's second largest ethanol producer, largely uses sugarcane as a feedstock but has a fast-growing corn ethanol industry, too.
The disparity in tariff rates has long frustrated US producers, who have become reliant on export markets since ethanol's growth in the US is limited by rising vehicle fuel efficiency, electric vehicle adoption and regulatory constraints on higher blends. The US exported more than 1.9bn USG of ethanol last year according to the Renewable Fuels Association, an all-time high.
Renewable Fuels Association general counsel Ed Hubbard told Argus last week that his organization raised the issue of Brazilian tariffs with Trump transition staffers, and the office of senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said he discussed the same at a recent meeting with Jamieson Greer, Trump's nominee to be US trade representative. Greer said at a recent Senate hearing that Brazil's tariff on US ethanol was among his top priorities.
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But new tariffs would hurt LanzaJet, a US biofuel producer with a plant that imports Brazilian ethanol and refines it into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). While the company says it can and does use other feedstocks, federal and state clean fuel programs treat Brazilian sugarcane ethanol as lower-carbon. LanzaJet thus earns larger subsidies for producing fuel from sugarcane ethanol than if it used more corn ethanol, which is generally too carbon-intensive to qualify for a new US biofuel tax credit.
"Tariffs impacting nascent industries like SAF will undoubtedly hurt the United States' potential to continue to lead in this space — limiting our ability to import necessary resources and export our own for the global market, given aviation is a global industry," LanzaJet vice president for corporate affairs Meg Whitty said. READ MORE
Excerpt from Bloomberg Law: US biofuel suppliers jumped as President Donald Trump targeted Brazilian tariffs on US ethanol exports.
The president on Thursday signed a measure directing the US Trade Representative and Commerce secretary to propose new levies on a country-by-country basis in an effort to rebalance trade relations. A White House statement cited Brazil’s 18% tariffs on US ethanol exports as an example of “unfair” trade practice.
Trump’s effort was seen as potentially an opening bid for negotiation with other countries to pare their tariffs and other trade barriers against US goods. By singling out Brazil’s treatment of US ethanol, the White House ... READ MORE
Excerpt from Reuters: Silveira calls U.S. ethanol tariff unreasonable; Trump's plan could lead to higher tariffs by April
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Brazil's Energy and Mining Minister Alexandre Silveira said on Thursday that a potential U.S. tariff on Brazilian ethanol would be unreasonable, emphasizing that the two countries have historically negotiated ethanol and sugar trade together.
His remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump moved to scrap decades-old low tariff rates, raising them to match those of other countries. A White House fact sheet on the plan pointed to Brazil's ethanol tariffs as an example of unfair trade practices.
"The U.S. tariff on ethanol is a mere 2.5%, yet Brazil charges U.S. ethanol exports an 18% tariff. As a result, in 2024, the U.S. imported over $200 million in ethanol from Brazil while exporting only $52 million in ethanol to Brazil," the document said on Thursday.
Silveira argued that for Trump's plan to be fair and reciprocal, as the Republican advocates, the world's largest economy would need to eliminate import tariffs on Brazilian sugar.
"The measure adopted by President Trump is unreasonable, as there is no mention of allowing greater Brazilian sugar exports to the U.S.," he said in a statement.
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Trump's announcement has no immediate impact but could result in higher tariffs for major trading partners by early April, sparking negotiations with dozens of countries to reduce tariffs and trade barriers.
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Thursday he saw potential for tariff negotiations with the U.S.
Brazil, one of the world's largest sugar producers, produced some 35 billion liters of ethanol in 2024, but exported less than 6%, of which only some 300 million liters went to U.S., a report from BTG Pactual showed.
Meanwhile, Brazil imported 192 million liters of ethanol in 2024, 109 million of which came from the U.S., according to BTG Pactual, noting most of U.S. ethanol comes from corn, while sugarcane-based ethanol still holds the lead in Brazil.
In the statement, Silveira argued the U.S. imposes a $360-per-tonne tariff on sugar imports outside preferential quotas, equating to an 81.2% tax considering current market prices - far higher than Brazil's 18% ethanol tariff.
He noted U.S.-set sugar import quota for Brazil last harvest was 147,540 tonnes, or about 0.4% of total sugar exports from Latin America's largest economy.
"For a long time now... Brazil has not been able to export sugar to the United States, except in small quotas, because their tariffs make exportation unfeasible," the head of Brazil sugar and ethanol lobby group Unica, Evandro Gussi, told Reuters.
On the other hand, in a statement, U.S. Renewable Fuels Association, an ethanol trade group, thanked Trump "for his commitment to reestablishing a fair and reciprocal ethanol trading relationship with Brazil." READ MORE
Excerpt from Renewable Fuels Association: The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked President Trump for his commitment to reestablishing a fair and reciprocal ethanol trading relationship with Brazil. While Brazilian-made ethanol has enjoyed virtually duty-free access to the U.S. market since 2012, Brazil has implemented tariffs and disruptive trade barriers against imports of U.S. ethanol starting in 2017. As a result of Brazil’s punitive tariffs, U.S. ethanol exports to Brazil have essentially dried up in recent years—despite American-made ethanol being the most cost-competitive renewable fuel in the world.
In announcing the development of a comprehensive plan to restore fairness in U.S. trade relationships, the White House today cited Brazil’s tariff on U.S. ethanol as a specific example “where our trading partners do not give the United States reciprocal treatment.”
“For almost a decade now, we have spent precious time and resources fighting back against an unfair and unjustified tariff regime imposed by Brazil's government on U.S. ethanol imports,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “What's more ironic is that these tariff barriers have been erected against U.S. ethanol imports while our country has openly accepted—and even encouraged and incentivized—ethanol imports from Brazil.
"As the two largest ethanol producers on the planet, we long enjoyed a cooperative free-trade relationship with Brazil involving ethanol, relying on each other when there were shortfalls or disruptions in the U.S. or Brazilian marketplace. However, that bilateral cooperation was abandoned by Brazil in 2017, when they instituted a tariff rate quota scheme, and eventually adopted a tariff in 2020. The Brazilian tariff on U.S. ethanol now stands at 18 percent and has virtually eliminated all market access for U.S. ethanol producers. We thank President Trump for taking this action and hope this reciprocal tariff will help encourage a return to free and fair ethanol trade relationship with Brazil.”
Cooper noted that U.S. ethanol exports to Brazil went from 489 million gallons in 2018, with a value of $761million, to just 28 million gallons in 2024, valued at $53 million.
In 2020, RFA urged the first Trump administration to consider imposing reciprocal tariffs against Brazil in hopes that it would convince them to remove the tariffs, or at least bring them back to the negotiating table. RFA continued to push for a reciprocal tariff during the Biden administration. However, the Biden administration did not take action to impose of any such counter-tariff, despite Brazil's insistence on continuing its protectionist trade strategy. READ MORE
Excerpt from International Valor: The head of Brazil’s Sugarcane and Bioenergy Industry Association (UNICA), Evandro Gussi, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Brazil’s 18% import tariff on foreign ethanol. According to Mr. Gussi, the U.S. complaints are unfounded because the biofuels produced in the two countries are “different products.”
President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday imposing reciprocal trade tariffs as a way to “level the playing field” in what he called “unfair” trade relationships. The measure could raise the current 2.5% tariff on Brazilian ethanol imports into the U.S.
“We regret [Trump’s announcement] because we’re talking about two different things. The U.S. buys Brazilian ethanol because ours is far more sustainable, with just one-third of the emissions of U.S.-produced ethanol. That’s why California imports Brazilian ethanol to meet its environmental targets,” Mr. Gussi told Valor.
Brazilian ethanol was singled out in a White House statement as one of the tariff disparities that justified the new trade policy.
Mr. Gussi also pointed out that, while President Trump criticizes Brazil’s ethanol import tax, he ignores the steep U.S. tariff on Brazilian sugar. “Sugar faces a 100% tariff in the U.S. Brazil can only export within a restricted quota,” he said. “This idea that the U.S. is a completely free-market economy is misleading.”
The executive described Mr. Trump’s willingness to tax Brazilian ethanol as a disregard for climate action and decarbonization efforts.
Asked about UNICA’s response, Mr. Gussi said the association will engage with Brazilian government officials but made it clear that it will not accept any negotiations that treat Brazilian and U.S. ethanol as identical products that should be subject to the same trade policies.
Guilherme Nolasco, president of the National Corn Ethanol Union (UNEM), said his organization is closely monitoring Brazil’s official stance on the issue. He argues that the government should focus on strengthening biofuels through joint initiatives with the U.S. rather than engaging in a trade dispute. READ MORE
Excerpt from American Ag Network:
“While American biofuel producers have been almost entirely blocked off from the Brazilian market, Brazilian producers have enjoyed unfettered access to the U.S. In some cases, certain policies in the U.S. even incentivize the use of imported Brazilian ethanol instead of ethanol produced here in the U.S.,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “This runs contrary to putting America first, and is exactly why President Trump is taking steps to address this issue. Thank you, President Trump for taking action and pushing for a level playing field for American ethanol producers.”
According to a statement from the Renewable Fuels Association, while Brazilian-made ethanol has enjoyed virtually duty-free access to the U.S. market since 2012, Brazil has implemented tariffs and disruptive trade barriers against imports of U.S. ethanol starting in 2017. As a result of Brazil’s punitive tariffs, U.S. ethanol exports to Brazil have essentially dried up in recent years—despite American-made ethanol being the most cost-competitive renewable fuel in the world.
“For almost a decade now, we have spent precious time and resources fighting back against an unfair and unjustified tariff regime imposed by Brazil’s government on U.S. ethanol imports,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “What’s more ironic is that these tariff barriers have been erected against U.S. ethanol imports while our country has openly accepted—and even encouraged and incentivized—ethanol imports from Brazil.
Cooper noted that U.S. ethanol exports to Brazil went from 489 million gallons in 2018, with a value of $761 million, to just 28 million gallons in 2024, valued at $53 million.
Meanwhile, Brazil’s Energy and Mining Minister Alexandre Silveira said on Thursday that a potential U.S. tariff on Brazilian ethanol would be unreasonable, emphasizing that the two countries have historically negotiated ethanol and sugar trade together.
His remarks came after President Donald Trump moved to scrap decades-old low tariff rates, raising them to match those of other countries. A White House fact sheet on the plan pointed to Brazil’s ethanol tariffs as an example of unfair trade practices. The U.S. tariff on ethanol is a mere 2.5%, yet Brazil charges U.S. ethanol exports an 18% tariff. As a result, in 2024, the U.S. imported over $200 million in ethanol from Brazil while exporting only $52 million in ethanol to Brazil, the document said on Thursday. READ MORE
The state must not ignore the promise of biofuels to help reduce emissions in the transportation and building sectors — sectors that will drive electric demand in the decades to come. Made from resources like cooking grease, rendered animal fat and soybean byproducts, they can be utilized with existing infrastructure to deliver emissions benefits that shouldn’t be ignored in this moment. ... It is not a solution to simply wait for more megawatts to be available, for costs of vehicles and infrastructure to drop, and for advancements to mitigate the challenges of difficult-to-electrify sectors. -- Rocco J. Lacertosa & Kris DeLair New York State Energy Coalition Inc. and Empire State Energy Association Inc. quoted in Syracuse.com READ MORE
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(National Bioenergy Union (Google Translation)) In 2024, gasoline imports totaled 2.87 billion liters, a decrease of around 30% compared to the previous year -- The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) estimates that the adoption of E30, a blend of 30% anhydrous ethanol in C
(Oceans 2050/Business Wire) Oceans 2050, under the leadership of President Alexandra Cousteau and Chief Scientist Professor Carlos Duarte, has unveiled landmark findings published in Nature Climate Change that demonstrate the significant climate mitigation potential of seaweed farming. The study, titled “Carbon burial in
(U.S. Grains Council) the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) jointly held the 1st Corn Sustainability Strategy Session to discuss the U.S. corn industry’s plans to leverage its sustainable practices and respond to market requirements across
(Greenlyte) DUS Airport and Greenlyte Carbon Technologies Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Build The World’s First Integrated DAC-to-SAF Facility – Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Greenlyte Carbon Technologies have joined forces to transform the future of aviation sustainability. At the airport’s annual New Year’s reception on the
(Kuehne+Nagel Group) Use of biofuel to reduce emissions for Acer's sea shipments; 475 tons of CO2e reduced over the past three years -- Kuehne+Nagel renews its strategic collaboration with Acer Europe to decarbonise sea shipments by using biofuel. So far, this partnership, now
(Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Projects) ... Native grasses can provide habitat and improve water quality while producing biomass or forage for farmers. In Pennsylvania, there is increasing interest in growing native grasses on marginal land, on mine reclamation sites, and
by Seth Truscott (Washington State University) An international team of scientists has discovered a way to store and release volatile hydrogen using lignin-based jet fuel that could open new pathways for sustainable energy production. In a new study in the International Journal of
by Alan Dron (Aviation Week) The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is proceeding with creation of a new platform designed to connect aviation sustainability projects with investors. Secretary-general Juan Carlos Salazar signed a letter of intent to set up the ICAO Finvest
by Stefka Wechsler (Manifold Times) State senate bill 298, introduced by state senator Anna Caballero, would require a plan to be developed by 31 December 2030 for use and deployment of alternative marine fuels at California’s public seaports. -- California lawmakers will
(Manifold Times) Construction of the bunker barge is part of a MoU between Bapu’s Shipping Jamnagar and Deendayal Port Authority to develop a methanol bunkering facility at Kandla. -- India’s shipping company Bapu’s Shipping Jamnagar on Sunday (9 February) announced it has
(Fuel Cells Works) Kassø Power-to-X has successfully produced its first batch of green hydrogen, setting the stage for future e-methanol production, a crucial development in Europe's shift towards renewable energy sources. Kassø Power-to-X, a key player in the renewable energy sector, has
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) and Axens (“Axens”) are pleased to announce they have formed a new strategic alliance to accelerate development and commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) using the ethanol-to-jet (“ETJ”) pathway. The goal of the alliance is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The presentation deck describes a program called BDO Zone Ratings, which is a standardized assessment for evaluating regions’ readiness for bio-based manufacturing. These ratings help attract investment in bio-based projects by highlighting areas with the best
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from the ABLC Connect series on Digest TV assesses the current state of feedstock and advanced agriculture, noting high demand but a shortage of sustainable, affordable, reliable, and available sources. It highlights challenges like competition,
(Ag-Grid Energy) In the past five years, Ag-Grid Energy’s five operating waste-to-energy facilities have produced 40 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity by processing 100 million gallons of cow manure and 100 million gallons of food waste. These anaerobic digester facilities, developed in partnership with
by Daniel Moore (Axios Pro) Republicans seeking to roll back the Biden climate legacy are actually looking to preserve one IRA incentive: the 45Z clean transportation fuels tax credit. A powerful and diverse coalition that includes airlines, farmers, labor unions
by Brandon Peoples (Brownfield Ag News) The push for year-round E15 continues. On Thursday, the bicameral, bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 was reintroduced into the 119th Congress. If passed, the bill would remove seasonal restrictions from those
(Ocean Network/dayoo news (Google Translation)) The reporter learned from the Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce that in order to promote the national biodiesel promotion and application pilot and expand domestic biodiesel application scenarios, Guangzhou recently issued the pilot work plan
(StormFisher Hydrogen) StormFisher Hydrogen, a leading developer and producer of clean fuels, announces today it has secured a US$50 million commitment from Hy24’s Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund, the world’s leading low-carbon hydrogen asset manager. This strategic partnership will accelerate StormFisher Hydrogen’s
(Yara Clean Ammonia) A major contribution to the establishment of an ammonia supply chain -- Yara Clean Ammonia Switzerland SA (hereinafter "Yara Clean Ammonia"), a group company of Yara International ASA (hereinafter "Yara"), one of the world's largest ammonia players, and Nippon
by Tan Yingzi and Deng Rui in Chongqing (China Daily Hong Kong) On Feb 8, 2025, the Minhou, the country's first 130-type methanol-diesel dual-fuel distribution vessel, docks at Chongqing's Guoyuan Port after departing from Shanghai, marking China's foray into eco-friendly and
(Safety4Sea) Pilbara Ports Authority and NH3 Clean Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore options for the loading and export of 600,000 tonnes per annum of clean ammonia. This agreement further advances the collaboration that has been taking
(Ence Group/Energia & Celulosa) Magnon Green Energy, the Ence Group’s energy subsidiary, is promoting a pioneering project for the capture and recovery of biogenic CO2 at its biomass-based renewable electricity generation plant in Huelva. The initiative aims to turn its site into
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) Farmers will need to be able to show farm records, receipts, delivery tickets, and any as-applied maps. Geo-stamp photos will also be required to prove the use of no-till and cover crops. -- The Clean Fuel Production Credit,
by Heather Clancy (Trellis) LanzaTech, which went public last year, is still not profitable. -- LanzaTech, which turns waste carbon from industrial processes into fuels, materials and proteins, is planning a joint venture to commercialize a process that uses microbes to turn
Natural gas has maintained a consistent and mature alternative fuel market presence that affords many fleets lower tailpipe emissions. With advances in natural gas blends, combustion techniques, and supply, natural gas has the potential to offer a carbon negative solution
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Annual Volume Surpasses 140 Million Gallons For The First Time -- Annual Unleaded 88 sales in Minnesota reached a new milestone in 2024 with 142.75 million gallons sold, an increase of 11.63 percent from the previous record of 127.87
by Scott Irwin (farmdoc daily) A farmdoc daily article last week (February 5, 2025) examined the possible impact of reductions in the conventional mandate under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) on the demand for ethanol in the physical market. A previous episode
(F1) Alpine have announced a reunion with Eni ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season, as the Italian company become the team’s Official Energy and Fuel Partner under a multi-year deal. Eni sponsored one of the Enstone-based operation’s previous guises back in
by Gabriel Malheiros (Datamar News) “The question isn’t whether Brazil will face tariffs—it’s when” That’s the assessment of experts consulted by BBC News Brasil regarding the future of Donald Trump’s tariff policies. “It’s highly likely that Brazil will eventually become a target of U.S.
by Jeff Overton (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) ... The United States and the global air transport industry plan to reduce aviation’s climate impact by employing four primary strategies. The first is making fuel efficiency improvements through advances in aircraft technology, mainly
(U.K. Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology/Biomass Magazine) Bioenergy is produced from organic material known as biomass. Biomass contains carbon absorbed by trees and plants through photosynthesis. When used for energy, it comes in a range of different forms, from
(Castlerock Biofuels/Biomass Magazine) Castlerock Biofuels LLC, operating locally through its subsidiary EME Biofuels, LLC, has announced the selection of Millinocket, Maine, as the site for its new sustainable biocrude production facility, leveraging the advanced thermal processing (RTP) technology developed by Ensyn
10 Years of CNMA: The Congress that Transformed Female Protagonism in Agriculture -- Celebrating a decade of transformations, the event promises to innovate with thematic tracks, strategic debates and news for the sector The 10th National Congress of Women in Agribusiness (CNMA),
The 2025 edition of the Canadian Biomass Awards is officially open for submissions. The Canadian Biomass Awards program celebrates outstanding individuals, companies and communities working passionately to advance the country’s bioeconomy. Inaugural winners will be celebrated in the Spring 2025 issue of Canadian
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Tuesday that it will not defend a year-old rule requiring publicly held companies to disclose climate-related risks and in some cases the details of their emissions. “The Rule is deeply
by Jean Chemnick (E&E News Climatewire) The president ordered EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to decide by next week on one of the first major issues facing his agency. -- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has one week to tell President Donald Trump whether
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Focused on Fuels of Opportunity at the 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit -- While it is easy to glance over incoming challenges, the renewable fuels industry must face those hurdles head-on and not let change deter the destination.
(SD Guthrie International/Biobased Diesel Daily) SD Guthrie International Ltd., formerly known as Sime Darby Oils International Ltd., announced Feb. 3 that it has acquired a 48 percent equity interest in Netherlands-based Marvesa Supply Chain Services B.V. The 54-million euro (USD$56 million) acquisition enhances SDGI’s
(UFOP) The 2023 quota year once again confirmed the “excellence” of biodiesel made from waste oils for counting towards Germany’s greenhouse-gas reduction obligation (GHG quota), stated UFOP, with reference to the “Evaluation and Experience Report 2023” published by Germany’s Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) at
(Approved Oil/Biobased Diesel Daily) Winter storms may present challenges, but they also offer an opportunity to demonstrate the strength and reliability of renewable diesel. For cities committed to cleaner air, sustainability and the efficient operation of heavy-duty vehicles in freezing conditions, renewable
(Australian Government Defence) A 12-month pilot program using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has recently commenced at RAAF Base East Sale. The SAF pilot program marks a significant milestone in Defence’s ongoing efforts to increase energy resilience and adopt climate mitigation strategies, as
(AGQM/Biobased Diesel Daily) The German biodiesel quality management association (AGQM) is inviting participants to join the 2025 round-robin tests for biodiesel, vegetable oils and used cooking oil (UCO). Registration is open until Feb. 19. In cooperation with the DIN Technical Committee for Mineral
Connect With RNG + SAF Capital Providers and Industry Leaders for the Latest Insights into the Policy, Economics, and Strategies Driving the Development, Finance and Commercial Deployment of Projects in Today’s Landscape The RNG and SAF markets in the US continue
(Euglena (Google Translation)) Euglena Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Mitsuru Izumo) is pleased to announce that its "People's Republic of Bangladesh / Research Project to Establish a Raw Materials Supply Chain for SAF *1 in Bangladesh" has been selected for
(Economic Times/MSN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and addressed the India Energy Week 2025 on Tuesday, outlining India's ambitious energy roadmap and asserting that the next two decades will be crucial for the country's growth. The Prime Minister said, "The coming
(Acelen) Innovative project that will produce 1 billion liters of renewable diesel and sustainable QAV per year starts in partnership with plant micropropagation R&D specialist -- Acelen, an energy company, is starting the first phase of the renewable fuels project -
(Irish Times) British group Phillips 66 says it has not been paid for oil supplied to Dublin-based Irish Biofuels Production Ltd -- A UK fuel company is seeking judgment in the Commercial Court for £1.4 million (€1.68 million) against an Irish biodiesel
(CME Group) CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its new physically-delivered Ethanol futures and options are now available for trading. A total of five futures contracts traded on February 7, 2025. "We are pleased to see industry support for our
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is an overview from NexantECA, an energy and chemicals advisory company, outlining their services and expertise in the field of low-carbon intensity (LCI) marine fuels. The presentation deck highlights the company’s deep understanding of the
(Honeywell) Collaboration seeks efficient ways to decarbonize aviation and shipping sectors and will help position India as a global leader in alternative fuel production -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and AM Green today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during India Energy Week 2025 to
(Azerbaycan24) SOCAR Türkiye is exploring the potential for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the STAR oil refinery, Report informs, citing Kenan Mirzayev, Head of SOCAR Türkiye’s Oil Refining and Petrochemical Unit. “We anticipate a growing demand for biofuels in the oil
(Skymark Airlines) We have made an agreement with ENEOS Corporation regarding the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan. From February 4, 2025, to the end of March 2025, a certain amount of Sustainable Aviation Fuel derived from used cooking oil will
by Bárbara Machado (Euractiv) New sustainable fuel rules unfairly penalise European airlines, the French and German aviation associations say. -- The German and French aviation associations have called on the European Commission to act immediately against the “competitive distortions” caused by new sustainable
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) New Energy Blue has its sights set on a 20 MMGy biomass refinery in Mason City, Iowa, using corn stover as a feedstock and pumping out cellulosic ethanol and lignin by early 2027. Drawing on decades
by Thomas Washington, Kelly Norways, and Harry Clyne (S&P Global) Final tariffs are slightly lower than provisional ones; Concerns that SAF and tariff-liable HVO are too interchangeable -- The European Commission has finalized antidumping duties on Chinese imports of biodiesel and
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro) The new spending pause applied to more than two dozen EPA climate and infrastructure programs is separate from President Donald Trump’s broader spending freeze that has been blocked by the courts, according to the agency. Those programs, which
The conference will focus on promoting Industrial Biotechnology throughout this multi-day conference and exhibition. To kick off the event there will be a reception on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., included in the registration ticket of the conference. The
by Margaret Morales (Trellis) Why carbon removals aren’t always better. -- ... The shift toward removals has led some companies away from projects that avoid or reduce global emissions — for example, by keeping the planet’s existing forests standing, providing clean cooking stoves
(European Commission) On 6 February 2025, the Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation setting out the EU rules for the support system established and financed by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), to speed up the use of sustainable aviation fuels. The European Climate Law sets
(bp) - BP Europa SE intends to market Ruhr Oel GmbH – BP Gelsenkirchen and associated refinery assets. -The marketing process will begin immediately with sales agreements targeted for 2025. Assuming successful, timing for the completion of the sale and
(Washington Senate Democrats/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... To keep Washington moving toward a cleaner future, Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, is sponsoring bipartisan legislation to advance the state’s production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Senate Bill 5601, which was heard in the
by Miquel Ros (Aerotime) Airbus has confirmed that the future ZEROe family of hydrogen-powered aircraft may take longer to develop than originally anticipated, according to the Financial Times. The European aircraft manufacturer reportedly informed part of its workforce on February 6, 2025, that it
(Biofuels Digest) The definitive, Digest AI-powered, 7,000 word guide to the WHAT and WHEN of POLICY in 2025. Who's aligned? What adjustments are needed by whom?. Included in this download: The Last 40 Days in Policy – Key Movements Agencies and activities today United States
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.K. Department for Transport on Jan. 29 announced it will investment £63 million ($78.35 million) over the next year under its Advanced Fuels Fund to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers. The agency
(European Biogas Association) Following the withdrawal of guidance on the use of biomethane certificates in the GHG Protocol, over 144 companies and trade associations from around the world have issued a public joint letter to the governance bodies of the GHG
(Argonne National Laboratory) Reducing rail emissions through a dual fuel approach. -- Hydrous ethanol is a renewable alcohol-based biofuel which can serve as a dual fuel to help decarbonize locomotive engines. Through partnership with Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, Argonne researchers are developing
(SSE Thermal) SSE Thermal, part of the integrated energy group SSE plc, has taken a final investment decision to build Tarbert Next Generation Power Station – opening a new chapter in the site’s proud energy story. The 300MW plant in County Kerry
(Global Bioenergies) Global Bioenergies has signed a term sheet with a large international industrialist (undisclosed) to co-develop a process leading to Sustainable Aviation Fuels (“SAF”) at a reduced cost and an improved CO2 reduction. This process will rely on the combination of
by Jordan Solomon (Ecostrat/Biofuels Digest) ... So if we want to decrease the size and intensity of wildfires and reduce the public cost of achieving this vital goal, we need to rapidly stand up new markets that can pay for and utilize
by Carlos Anchondo (Politico Pro Energywire) More than 200 environmental and community groups are asking Congress to abolish the carbon capture industry’s main tax incentive, countering industry calls to safeguard it. In a letter led by Food & Water Watch, the coalition called for
The conference will focus on promoting Industrial Biotechnology throughout this multi-day conference and exhibition. To kick off the event there will be a reception on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., included in the registration ticket of the conference. The
(Manifold Times) BAC RE, Singapore’s Dovechem and TLP Terminal aim to create a sustainable value chain where biogas can be refined into BioLNG and other biofuels—ready for export and maritime bunkering. -- BAC Renewable Energy (BAC RE) on Friday (7 February) announced
by Pat Powers (KQWC/Radio Iowa) A new fuel testing laboratory will be dedicated this afternoon (February 7, 2025) near the Fort Dodge campus of Iowa Central Community College. Iowa Central President Jesse Ulrich says the work started there 20 years ago when
(Manifold Times) IMO PPR12 finalised an interim circular allowing conventional bunker ships certified as oil tankers under MARPOL Annex I to carry biofuel blends containing up to 30% biofuel; circular is subject to approval by MEPC 83 in April. Classification society DNV
In 2025, companies are bracing for a seismic shift in sustainability reporting. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to redefine how businesses approach and communicate their environmental impact, with soil carbon programmes emerging as a powerful tool in
(U.S. Department of Energy) As part of the Energy Act of 2020 (P.L 116-260, 42 USC 16298e), Congress directed the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to deliver a report on carbon dioxide removal (CDR). To inform this report, DOE organized an Interagency
(el Economista) The company led by Raúl Pérez Jiménez and Xabi García Roldán has thus completed 11 years of research and has set itself the goal of developing, in consortium with companies from the energy sector, a set of refineries by
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) In line with efforts to promote decarbonization in maritime transport, Japanese shipping major NYK Line has conducted the first biofuel test run on its coal carrier for a domestic power utility company. The biofuel trial started on
by Jessica Bowman (KTIV) The marketing of renewable fuels has earned two northwest Iowa companies recognition from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. -- Friday, Naig presented the Secretary’s Ethanol Marketing Award to Al’s Corner Oil, which operates Sparky’s One Stop
(Coventry University) Coventry University hopes to develop the hydrogen technology experts of the future here in the UK and Egypt. -- A new project to boost greener energy use will see the university work with industry professionals, students and academics to establish
(Advanced Biofuels USA/PR Newswire) Vertimass COO John Hannon will fill the Board seat of Chris Tindal, former Director for Operational Energy working for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy -- John Hannon, Ph.D., the Chief Operating Officer of Vertimass
by Daniel Wu, Gaya Gupta and Anumita Kaur (Washington Post) Farmers report missing millions of dollars of funding they were promised by the U.S. Agriculture Department, despite promises from the Trump administration that a federal funding freeze would not apply
By Carlos Anchondo and Kelsey Brugger (Politico Pro E&E Daily) The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday (February 12, 2025) aimed at boosting carbon capture, utilization and storage projects, long an area of bipartisan agreement. It will be
By Benjamin Guggenheim and Meredith Lee Hill (Politico) Prominent House Republicans are privately warring over how to advance tax cuts that are expiring and President Donald Trump’s long list of other tax demands — with Budget Chair Jodey Arrington and deficit hard-liner Rep. Chip
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) President Trump wants to supply Japan with U.S. ethanol. During a press conference with Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said his country is interested in importing … “bioethanol, ammonia and other resources” which could help reduce the
(Safety4Sea) Svitzer announced that the tugs operating in the Port of Esbjerg, Denmark, switched to biofuel on 1 February 2025. -- Svitzer tugs will be sailing on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and customers using Svitzer’s towing services in and out of the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck highlights Terviva’s efforts to use the pongamia tree as a sustainable biofuel feedstock. Terviva argues that pongamia is uniquely suited to a climate-changing world, as it’s a low-carbon, scalable, and cost-competitive crop with
The future of hydrogen energy in the Midwest is brighter than ever, and the Chicago Clean Hydrogen Data Market Workshop is your chance to be part of the conversation. Join us on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a National Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant totaling $689,772. This grant will sustain the replacement of sixteen municipal
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) As the Trump administration continues to reshape federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a bipartisan group of 28 federal lawmakers is pressing new EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to get the Renewable Fuel Standard
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from the ABLC Connect series on Digest TV analyzes the renewable chemicals and materials sector. Consumer demand exists, but lack of government incentives hinders biobased production. While innovation is strong, challenges remain, including high costs, limited capacity, and financing difficulties. The presentation
by Stephen Gruber-Miller (Des Moines Register) Iowa House lawmakers have filed six bills to regulate the Iowa Utilities Commission and place new limits on carbon capture pipelines and eminent domain, the latest step in a multi-year battle against a project by Summit
(Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) The biofuels industry is closely watching as the White House administration, the EPA, and other agencies start to roll out policies for President Trump’s second term. The Renewable Fuels Association’s Troy Bredenkamp says the ethanol industry is
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Biofuels and ethanol, particularly in relation to Brazilian tariffs, were a topic of discussion during Thursday’s Senate Finance Committee hearing for the nomination of Jamieson Greer as the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and
(Fuel Cell Energy) - Largest and first fully integrated electrolyzer to be tested at Idaho National Laboratory. -Testing to validate 100% electrical efficiency with nuclear integration. -Hydrogen production capabilities show multiple uses of nuclear energy for energy production. -System can
(Waga Energy) Waga Energy is proud to announce its expansion into the Brazilian market with the launch of a new subsidiary. With 850 operational landfills and nearly 3,000 open-air dumps requiring modernization, Brazil presents a significant opportunity for sustainable waste management
(Foment) With this agreement, a pioneer in Spain, Vueling will supply the European airport network with the amount of SAF necessary to mitigate the emissions generated by the travel of Foment del Treball employees and managers. Foment del Treball will become
(Pertamina) Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the government’s program by using B40 fuel for shipping transportation. A total of 189 vessels operated by PIS for national energy distribution have been using this biodiesel fuel since January
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents Rhoic’s innovative nanofiber manufacturing technology as a solution to significantly reduce the cost of carbon dioxide capture and conversion. The technology leverages the benefits of nanofiber structures to create high-performance, durable, and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Every project in the world would prefer to have carbon credits AND a loan guarantee for first of kind technology. But, what if you not have both, but only one? Which would you choose? For a
The North American SAF Conference & Expo, Presented & Organized by SAF Magazine in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) will showcase the latest strategies for aviation fuel decarbonization, solutions for key industry challenges, and highlight the current opportunities for airlines,
The RNG Forum is the first event entirely dedicated to the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry in Canada. As the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) event in Canada, the RNG 2025 Forum aims to bring together and engage all RNG stakeholders
Elevate your expertise in aircraft refueling operations at the Free Aviation Fueling Master Class, hosted and organized by Solares Florida Corporation. This full-day technical training, co-located with NISTM’s conference, will take place on April 22, 2025, at Rosen Shingle Creek
(Maryland Innovation Energy Accelerator) The Maryland Climate Tech Pre-Accelerator is a unique opportunity to test your climate-tech research, invention, and ideas to have commercial viability. The Maryland Innovation Energy Accelerator (MEIA) implements the program with the NSF Mid-Atlantic Hub I-Corps team at the University
(Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator) We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the Climate Technology Founder’s Fund (CTFF)! This fund, established under Maryland legislation SB960, provides direct financial support to early-stage climate technology startups driving innovation and impact in the state.
(Neste) Companies will jointly evaluate how Neste’s renewable solutions may support DHL Group in making its entire logistics chain as sustainable as possible; Collaboration aims at leveraging renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to decarbonize DHL’s transportation To further strengthen their collaboration
by Jacob Wallace (Waste Dive) Newly confirmed agency heads like Energy Secretary Chris Wright have committed to working with Congress on biofuels, though some supportive federal programs may be at risk. ,,, (U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris) Wright will be tasked
(IEA Bioenergy) Decarbonizing the transport sector is critical for achieving global climate and energy targets due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Biofuels, in particular advanced biofuels, play a particularly important role in decarbonizing transport
(European Union) Status report on technology development, trends, value chains and markets : 2024 -- This report investigates the status and trend of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), except hydrogen, which are needed to cover part of the EU’s demand for
by Michele Kambas and Yiannis Kourtoglou (Reuters) Scientists in Cyprus have enlisted children to help recycle used cooking oil into biofuel under an initiative that has received international acclaim. The "Tiganokinisi", or frying pan, initiative visits schools in a caravan, performs scientific
Welcome to ACI’s Oleofuels Online Series– a free online event uniting global industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators on the cutting edge of sustainable, biodiesel production. At our online events promise a unique opportunity to explore the latest advancements in Oleofuels,
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Initiative Zones/Ecostrat) On January 30, 2024, Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative, in collaboration with TheDigest, hosted the BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar, highlighting two investment grade BDO Zone communities in North America: Barry County, Michigan, rated ‘A’ for Woody Biomass, and Tazewell, Virginia, also rated
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) As the Trump administration appears to be moving at light speed to implement its agenda, biofuels industry officials said on Tuesday they still are trying to get a read on how a U.S. Environmental Protection
by Jack Aylmer, Michael Edwards and Mohammed Ali (Straight Arrow News) • A significant portion of U.S. farmland is used to grow corn for ethanol. ... This has led to research exploring whether the farmland used for corn-based ethanol would be better served as a
by Hans Nicholas Jong (Mongabay) Indonesia has identified 2.3 million hectares (5.7 million acres) of protected forest that could be converted into “food and energy estates,” which could result in the country’s largest-ever deforestation project. This is part of a plan to convert
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) A sustainability market development manager is bullish on decarbonization efforts continuing long into the future. Chad Asmus with BASF tells Brownfield 45Z tax credits allow farmers to be rewarded for their climate-smart efforts. “Low carbon intensity biofuels
by Scott Irwin (farmdoc daily) In a farmdoc daily article last week (January 29, 2025), we examined a range of alternative scenarios for setting the 2026 mandates under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In two of the scenarios, the conventional mandate was
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