by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In 2022, Ron Lamberty, then chief marketing officer for the American Coalition for Ethanol, led a project that included traveling over 40,000 miles in a hybrid electric flex-fuel vehicle affectionately named HEFF. Lamberty says the
Another Charge for Hybrid FFVs
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In 2022, Ron Lamberty, then chief marketing officer for the American Coalition for Ethanol, led a project that included traveling over 40,000 miles in a hybrid electric flex-fuel vehicle affectionately named HEFF. Lamberty says the goal was to find out how low the real-world, on-road emissions could be for a hybrid electric vehicle when that hybrid’s internal combustion engine—and the source of its battery charge—was powered by high ethanol blends, namely E85.
HEFF (a used 2019 Ford Fusion with an after-market eflexfuel.com E85 converter) consumed about 1,518 gallons of fuel averaging 71.4% ethanol over 40,007 miles, resulting in tailpipe CO2 emissions of about 200 grams per mile. If HEFF had been able to use E85 consistently on its journey, tailpipe CO2 would have dropped to 176 grams per mile. The figures were comparable to results of a similar test done by Car and Driver on a 2019 Tesla Model 3 LR electric vehicle, and even beat the Tesla’s long-range results in higher-CI electricity markets like Wisconsin and Missouri, which allow up to 260 grams per mile.
“HEFF shows that anyone truly interested in reducing carbon pollution should be interested in flex-fuel hybrids,” Lamberty wrote in a column about the project for Ethanol Producer Magazine in late 2024.
Then, the allure of flex-fuel hybrids was mostly about climate—reducing tailpipe CO2 emissions. Two years later, with ethanol hovering around $1.50 per gallon less than gasoline at the rack, and E85 regularly selling for a dollar cheaper than regular (E10)—why are flex-fuel hybrids still not offered in the U.S.?
Auto industry analysts say consumers are, in fact, very interested in hybrids, but the flex-fuel component is missing from the U.S. market. Reuters reported in mid-September that hybrids are “on a tear,” making up 19% of August 2026 vehicle sales, up from 16% before the Iran conflict began in February. Automakers are capitalizing on this trend, Reuters reported, specifically Toyota, Hyundai/Kia, Ford and Honda.
Kelley Blue Book reports that in the first half of 2026, 22% of potential buyers said they would consider a hybrid vehicle, up from 20% in 2025.
Hyundai, Ford and Stellantis (owner of several auto brands including Jeep, Dodge and Ram) announced earlier this year that they will introduce larger EVs with gas generators, known as extended-range EVs. These new vehicles would presumably be suitable for E15 but not E85.
Finally, Chevrolet announced the launch of what it calls mild hybrid models that can run on up to E100. Stellantis is also launching a Fiat hybrid FFV it calls a “bio-hybrid.” Both vehicles, however, will only be available in South American markets, specifically Brazil, where hybrid FFVs have a growing presence.
“It’s been very frustrating to see the lack of leadership and lack of vision from both the automotive sector here in the U.S. and our policymakers on these topics,” says Geoff Cooper, CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. “We look at this trend and just scratch our head and wonder why in the world are the automakers not building flex-fuel capability into these hybrid vehicles.”
The Case for Hybrid FFVs
Similar to ACE’s HEFF project, the RFA released a study in 2024 that illustrated the advantages of a plug-in hybrid flex-fuel vehicle over fully electric vehicles. RFA converted a 2022 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid to flex-fuel and ran a 15-month study.
The results showed GHG emissions that rival or outperform that of EVs; lower cost of ownership than that of EVs; and no meaningful loss of fuel economy.
Fast forward to today, with gas prices well over $6 in California while E85 hovers around $2.50 to $3. For a standard 21-gallon tank, that amounts to a savings of up to $74 to fill up.
“You’re paying half the price for E85,” Cooper says. “If you put that in a hybrid FFV that has a high-compression ratio engine and some turbocharging, which most of them do, you are not going to see the kind of fuel economy loss that gave E85 a bad name back in the old days.”
Cooper adds that a hybrid FFV combines the best of both technologies—electrification and a low-carbon liquid fuel—and marries them together in one vehicle.
Soaring gas prices are already incentivizing traditional hybrids, says Lamberty, now ACE's chief strategy officer. “Now, you make those economics even better by making them a flex-fuel hybrid, and they would probably sell.”
But automakers in the U.S. are not incentivized to make hybrid FFVs in the current policy framework, Cooper and Lamberty emphasize.
“It comes down to some bad policy decisions made years ago at the federal level,” Cooper says, adding that hybrid FFV production does come with a modest added cost. “The automaker has no incentive under the current policy framework, to make even that modest investment to add flex-fuel capability to their vehicles.”
The FFV boom in the early 2000s was prompted by compliance credits for tailpipe standards, Cooper says. In 2014, one out of every six vehicles sold in the U.S. was an FFV, with nine major automakers producing more than 2.8 million FFVs, Cooper cites in a 2023 Ethanol Producer Magazine column. Between 2010 and 2014, automakers received substantial credits based on E85 displacing petroleum.
The Obama administration initiated a phase-out of those credits over a decade ago, and the number of FFVs produced has since dwindled precipitously.
“Today, there is no regulatory benefit for an automaker to build FFVs,” Cooper adds. “Policymakers decided 10 years ago that they wanted to shift all incentives to fully electric and remove any incentive for any liquid fuel vehicles.”
Dave VanderGriend, founder and chairman of ICM, which works extensively in the Brazilian market, says numerous factors, chief among them the lack of an FFV production incentive, have stifled hybrid FFV adoption in the U.S.
But intense consumer demand for more affordable fuel options should be incentive enough for an FFV reboot, Cooper and Lamberty agree.
“Currently, hybrids are not being widely promoted by auto manufacturers here in the U.S., but it is coming,” VanderGriend says. “The economics for hybrids are here today.”
“We do think, if over time, automakers see there is consumer demand for hybrid FFVs, they’ll build them,” Cooper says.
For consumers, hybrids are selling now without incentives. “The incentive is the economics of having a hybrid,” Lamberty says.
In fact, Cooper says the top E85 conversion kit makers in the U.S. have hit record sales as consumers realize the savings potential in a $6-per-gallon gasoline market.
Doug Durante, longtime executive director of the Clean Fuels Development Coalition, argues that hybrid FFVs are not the solution to high gas prices. He instead encourages a national high-octane fuel standard that pairs E30 with hybrid vehicles. The idea being that E30 would be compatible with typical, non-FFV engines.
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The Hybrid FFV Boom In Brazil
The hybrid FFV environment in Brazil is much different.
Stellantis’ bio-hybrid launch in South America is part of a record €5.6 billion ($6.3 billion) investment that supports more than 40 new products.
The bio-hybrid will not be available in the U.S., where Stellantis will instead focus on traditional hybrids, battery EVs and extended-range hybrids, the company announced in 2026.
Chevrolet’s Brazilian hybrid FFV launch will include Tracker and Montana models, expected to be available soon.
Brazil is the target market for these new hybrid FFVs, Lamberty says, as the country blends at 32%. “Brazil has two types of fuel: Fuel that has a lot of ethanol and fuel that’s just ethanol.”
About 85% of vehicles on the road in Brazil are already FFVs, he adds.
VanderGriend echoes that conclusion: “The hybrid FFV was introduced originally in Brazil as an efficiency upgrade, so it had a headstart.”
The Market Move
While U.S. automakers could offer hybrid FFVs in response to rising consumer interest, policies to incentivize both production and purchases might also be necessary. “We should be seeing if there’s a way that the federal government can incentivize hybrid and flex-fuel vehicles as much as they’ve incentivized electric vehicles,” Lamberty says.
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And Lamberty adds, “If you’ve got a flex-fuel vehicle, you can always buy the cheapest fuel. That’s the beauty of it.” READ MORE
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Shankar Besta
For oil and gas companies, the opportunity spans refinery conversions, fuel trading, hydrogen and ammonia supply, fuels enabled by CCUS, and low-carbon fuel infrastructure. Existing downstream assets can be adapted to process waste oils, fats, greases, vegetable oils, and other biogenic feedstocks, while selected refineries can be converted into renewable diesel and SAF facilities. -- Shankar Besta, GlobalData READ MORE
Advanced Biofuels USA Publishes Updated Educational Package with Video about Renewable Fuels: What? How? Why?, Transcript with Links to Sources and Discussion Guide
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Most people don’t know much about renewable fuels, so today (November 9, 2026) Advanced Biofuels USA has launched a video series that summarizes what renewable fuels are, how they are made and why they are important. This update to the popular 2021 version can supplement materials available to teachers, faculty and students; it’s also useful for civic/faith groups and available on YouTube to anyone who is curious about sustainable renewable fuels.
Along with a 40-minute animated presentation, the package includes an annotated text of the presentation with links to references for those who want to delve deeper into the subjects, and a discussion guide.
For Teachers, Students, Business and Government Decision-Makers
From thousands of discussions over the years, Advanced Biofuels USA has found that it is rare for students to learn much, if anything, about renewable fuels in classroom settings. Even people who visit the organization's information table at environmental events remark that they know little about renewable fuels and are pleased to learn more.
This educational package enables teachers and faculty to learn more about renewable fuels, providing materials they can incorporate into their lesson plans and lectures. This also serves students and individuals who want to study on their own. For business and government decision-makers contemplating ways to lower carbon footprints, this provides valuable background information to assess options.
Short Videos on the Way
Soon, the presentation will be available in 2-10 minute sections based on the chapters of the presentation:
Introduction: What Do You Think of When You Hear “Biofuel”?
Sustainable Renewable Fuels: What Are They?
Sustainable Renewable Fuels: What Are They Used For? Today, Tomorrow and in the Future
Sustainable Renewable Fuels: How Are They Made? Feedstocks
Sustainable Renewable Fuels: How Are They Made? Logistics
Sustainable Renewable Fuels: How Are They Made? Conversion Technologies
Sustainable Renewable Fuels: Why Are They Important
SUSTAINABLE Renewable Fuels: Economic, Environmental and Social Legs of the Sustainability Stool
Sustainable Renewable Fuels: Policies Around the World
Recorded Translations Coming Soon
In the new year, also look for recorded translations in Spanish, Bengali, Swedish, Chinese and other languages. Dedicated teams of volunteers are taking this opportunity to help their communities better understand renewable fuels’ role in improving daily lives, and to learn about development and use of sustainable renewable fuels in the US and around the world.
Appreciation
“Many thanks to Dr. Zyanya Ramirez Diaz who helped revise our 2021 presentation and took on the task of giving it new life in these recordings, improving our communication of science to a broader audience. This would not have happened without her,” noted Ivancic. “Also, thanks to the students at Thomas Jefferson University for serving as a focus group as we put the finishing touches on these materials—and as we develop new ones based on their suggestions.”
Renewable Fuels: What? How? Why? Education Package
Renewable Fuels: What? How? Why: available on YouTube
Energy Security and Energy Independence Concerns?
We are following recent global concerns about energy independence and energy security under the Middle East category and tag, seeing many countries exploring or expanding use of renewable fuels to address these.
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IMO MEPC 85: Net-Zero Framework Outcomes and Beyond --- December 8, 2026 --- ONLINE
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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS ABLC 2027 --- March 17-19, 2027 --- Washington, DC DEADLINE unclear
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India Saved $100 Billion on Fossil Fuel Imports in Last 15 Years with Green Energy Push: IEA
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ReFuel Solutions, FPT Validate 100% Biodiesel for Industrial Power Generation
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COP31 Leaders Try Out New Sales Pitch for Climate Action: Do It for the Economy
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In Rousing COP31 Address, UN Chief Blasts Big Oil for ‘Making a Killing While Killing Our Planet’
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A Stock-and-Flow Model of Biofuels and Carbon
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Jeonbuk National University Study Reveals Path to Carbon-Negative Hydrogen Production
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XCF Global Hosts USDA at New Rise Renewables Reno as Facility Surpasses 4.4 Million Gallons Since Restart
(XCF Global/Access Newswire) Visit highlights operational progress at the Reno facility and XCF Global's continued focus on expanding domestic renewable fuel production -- XCF Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFX) ("XCF" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, today
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DSV Collaborates with Google Cloud on Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Deliver 25,000 Tonnes of CO₂e Emissions Reductions in Air Freight
(DSV) Securing up to 9.7 million liters (2.5 million US gallons) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and reducing 25,000 tonnes of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions attributed to Google Cloud’s air freight, compared with conventional jet fuel. -- DSV is working with Google
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ANP Approves the First Certifications for Biomethane Producers to Issue CGOBs.
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy) NP has approved the first certifications for biomethane producers with a view to issuing Biomethane Origin Guarantee Certificates (CGOB), a significant milestone for the implementation of the Brazilian market for biomethane origin certification and traceability. The
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Syklea Launches in the United States, Bringing Microalgae Based Solutions for Carbon Capture at Scale
(Syklea/Globe Newswire) Syklea’s ALIUM technology will address carbon emissions for the industrial sectors in the U.S. with its new headquarters and laboratory in Vineland, New Jersey -- Syklea, a technology provider specializing in microalgae based industrial carbon capture and valorization systems, today
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Thailand’s 2026 Biodiesel Production and Consumption Forecast to Increase by 22%
(Oils & Fats International) Biodiesel production and consumption in Thailand is expected to increase by 22% in 2026 compared to the previous year due to a higher blending rate and government subsidies, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. Following
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to BioVeritas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioVeritas outlines its proprietary bioproducts platform designed to produce low-carbon fuels and platform chemicals from abundant, low-cost organic waste feedstocks. Utilizing a directed mixed-culture fermentation and low-energy acid recovery process, BioVeritas converts cellulosic and municipal wastes
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Climbing Death Hill: Aemetis and the Third Leg of the Bioeconomy Triathlon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Aemetis, founded in 2006 by Eric McAfee, made a foundational decision that separated it from many of the high-flying cellulosic dreamers of the George W. Bush era. While competitors were spending hundreds of millions building
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SAF APAC Summit 2027 --- July 13-14, 2027 --- Sydney, Australia
APAC's leading event for advancing sustainable aviation fuel and a gateway connecting Asia-Pacific with the global SAF market. Supported by the NSW Government, the summit will take place in Sydney, Australia, on 13–14 July 2027, bringing together 3,000+ participants from
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DHL Becomes First Express Cargo Carrier to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
(DHL Group) This marks a new step in DHL Express's efforts to decarbonize international air transportation of parcels. -- First SAF supply agreement over 5 million liters of SAF signed with TotalEnergies for DHL Express air operations Bonn, Paris - DHL Express, the
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Governors Move to Petition EPA for RFS Waiver
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The governors of Louisiana and Alabama are petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency for a waiver from the Renewable Fuel Standard. In a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin yesterday, Governors Jeff Landry and Kay Ivey requested a partial
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Bunge and GDM Announce Joint Venture, Enerseed, to Develop Novel Oilseeds for Low-Carbon Fuel Feedstocks
(Bunge) Bunge (NYSE: BG), a premier agribusiness company that connects farmers to food, feed and fuel markets, and GDM, a global plant genetics company, today (November 10, 2026) announced a strategic joint venture, Enerseed, to develop high-quality, novel oilseeds as
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Industry Exec Calls New Iowa Congressional Delegation Ethanol Supporters
by Mike Peterson and Radio O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says he does not expect a shift in support for Iowa’s ethanol industry when Democrats become the majority in Iowa’s congressional delegation next year. Iowa
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Clean Fuels Conference --- February 1-4, 2027 --- Phoenix, AZ
The Clean Fuels Conference connects key players of the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industry for one can’t-miss event. Clean fuels for land, sea and sky come together for a week of expert sessions, exhibits and showcases. Attendees
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ADM Raises Expectations for 45Z Net Benefit to $350 Million for 2026
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Archer Daniels Midland Co. on Nov. 3 announced improved third quarter earnings for its carbohydrate solutions business segment on strong ethanol margins, including policy incentives. The company raised its net benefit expectations from the 45Z
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CNG/RNG: A Cost-Effective Path Forward for Heavy-Duty Fleets
(Love's Alternative Energy/ACT News) Love’s Alternative Energy has added 50 CNG tractors powered by the Cummins X15N to better understand customer fueling needs and improve its alternative fueling services. The Cummins X15N delivers diesel-comparable horsepower and torque while eliminating the need for
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BNDES Approves R$ 356.5 Million for Pilot Project to Produce High-Protein Cottonseed from Cottonseed in Mato Grosso.
(Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES)) The product, intended for animal nutrition, will be produced by the company Dual Duarte Albuquerque Comércio e Indústria Ltda; The factory will be built using resources from the BNDES Mais Inovação program. The Brazilian
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GAMCO Research Project: CLAAS, MAN Engines and WTZ Roßlau Are Developing an Ammonia-Powered Drive System for Agricultural Machinery
(CLAAS) As part of a technology-neutral propulsion strategy, CLAAS, MAN Engines and WTZ Roßlau are currently developing an ammonia-powered drive system for use in agricultural machinery. GAMCO – Green Ammonia Multifuel Combine – is designed as a research project and aims
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Removing Too Much Crop Waste for Bioenergy Could Come at a Cost to Biodiversity, Study Finds
(University of Surry/Phys.Org) Crop residues—the stems, leaves and husks left behind after harvesting cereals—could provide an important source of renewable energy for Europe, but research led by the University of Surrey suggests that removing too much from fields could come at
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Phillips 66 Launches New Environmental Attributes Portal
(Phillips 66/Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66, one of the largest refiners in the United States and a leading supplier of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), jet fuel, aviation gasoline (avgas) and aviation lubricants, on Nov. 9 announced the launch of the Phillips 66
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2027 AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit --- November 8 -10, 2027 --- National Harbor, MD/near Washington, DC.
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to USDA Bioenergy & SAF Policy Programs
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Presented by Chris Cassidy of USDA Rural Development at the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator, this presentation details federal support for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and bioenergy. It outlines interagency coordination across federal departments and highlights Cascadia’s
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Regenerative Ag ROI: What a Farmer, a Strategist and a Scientist Say
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) After 30 years of no-till, Matt Moreland says regenerative ag pays through smarter inputs, fewer repairs and steadier yields. Lenders and scientists weigh in on what comes next. For Oklahoma farmer Matt Moreland, the work that goes into
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Can Biobutanol Made from Palm Waste Save Gasoline Engines in the Electric Car Era?
by Bambang Sutejo Manik (Indonesian Institute of Palm Oil Technology (ITSI)/Biofuels Digest) ... Yet there is a hidden reality behind the silence of this emission-free and noise-free technology that is not publicly acknowledged that there are hundreds of millions of vehicles
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They Did Not Cross the Jordan: A Farewell to Fermentum
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A farewell to Fermentum, and the pioneers who built a road to a promised land they would never see -- There is a moment in the Book of Deuteronomy when Moses, having led his people through forty
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CAAS Sets out Criteria for SAF to Be Procured, Uplifted on Flights from Singapore
( Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore announced Nov. 5 that it has set out the sustainability and procurement criteria for the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that Singapore will buy using proceeds from SAF levy
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Production of Biobased Chemicals from Rapeseed Methyl Esters Begins in Germany
(Verbio/Biobased Diesel Daily) Verbio entered the large-scale production of biobased chemicals in October with an investment of nearly 100-million euros. The company officially commissioned in October what Verbio said is the world’s first large-scale ethenolysis plant based on rapeseed methyl ester at
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$27 Million Now Available to Advance Innovative Alternative Fuel Solutions in New York Application DEADLINE December 31, 2029 or until all funds are committed
(Office of the Governor, New York State) $27 Million Now Available To Advance Innovative Alternative Fuel Solutions In New York; Nearly $10 Million Awarded by NYSERDA to Five Projects to Develop, Pilot, and Enhance the Safety of Alternative Fuel Technologies Governor Hochul announced
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Agresti Energy and State of Indiana Sign Letter of Intent to Explore Advanced Waste-to-Energy Solutions
(Agresti Energy) Collaboration will evaluate breakthrough fiber conversion technology with the potential to reduce waste management costs, recover valuable energy, and create new opportunities for municipalities and industry. Agresti Energy, an Indiana-based developer of advanced cellulosic biofuel conversion technology, today (November 2,
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Nitin Gadkari Announces New Toyota Innova Flex Fuel Launch On Nov 26: What To Expect
(NDTV Auto Desk) Toyota Innova facelift will have a powertrain compatible with E100 fuel, contributing to India's ethanol push. -- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said Toyota will launch a flex-fuel version of the Innova on November 26.
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Corn Ethanol Expands, but Sustainability Remains a Challenge
by Mario Camera (Globo Rural — São Paulo/Valor International) The expansion of corn ethanol has brought environmental and social concerns. In Europe, the “food or fuel” movement questions the use of land to produce biofuel—including encroachment on forested areas—while in Brazil there
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Farley Biodiesel Plant Reaches 500 Million Gallons
(Iowa's News Now) the Iowa Biodiesel Board says a biodiesel plant in Farley has produced its 500 millionth gallon since opening in 2007. Western Dubuque Biodiesel reached the milestone in October. The plant has 23 direct employees and 19 contract drivers and can
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Palm Oil Waste Has Hidden Value: How AI Could Help Mills Recover More Resources
(Devdiscourse) Researchers place palm oil mill effluent, commonly called POME, at the centre of a framework linking water, energy, nutrients and solid residues. Their proposal combines artificial intelligence with resource accounting to help operators understand how one decision affects the wider
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Bangchak Group and Muang Thai Life Assurance CEOs Join Forces on “Fry to Fly & No Refry” Turning Used Cooking Oil into SAF for a Sustainable Society, a Healthier Environment and Better Health
(Bangchak Group) Bangchak Group and Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limited have joined forces under the “Fry to Fly & No Refry” initiative to encourage employees, businesses and organisations in Muang Thai Life Assurance’s network to properly store and collect
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Lookback: CADO SAF Registry Team Organizing Corporate SAF Workshop in Singapore; November 12 in Sao Paulo
(Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization) On 29 September, CADO, IATA and SAFCo hosted a Corporate SAF Workshop in Singapore, bringing together corporate sustainability professionals, business travel managers, procurement specialists, freight and logistics stakeholders, and other SAF market participants. The workshop explored key topics
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Nearly 70 Million Tons of Food Waste Could Be a Major Source of Renewable Energy, New Research Finds
(American Biogas Council) 404 U.S. facilities turn food waste into biogas for renewable energy today. Capturing energy from more discarded food could meet the energy needs of 1.5 million additional households. WASHINGTON – November 5, 2026 – As Americans prepare Thanksgiving meals,
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Voucher Opportunity 1 - Pre-Demonstration Commercialization Support (Recipients) - Round 3 Application DEADLINE December 16, 2026
(U.S. Department of Energy/EnergyWerx) Are you a company (for-profit entity) moving on from the research and development stage and ready to enter the market or demonstrate your technology at scale? This opportunity is designed to provide support for studies and analyses
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Launch of the Global Bioenergy Statistics Report 2026
(World Bioenergy Association) The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is pleased to announce the release of the 13th edition of its Global Bioenergy Statistics (GBS) Report. The report covers the global energy mix, biomass supply, installed capacity, biopower, bioheat, liquid and gaseous
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APSAC and ISCC Ink MoU to Advance Certified SAF Supply
(Bioenergy International) The Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre (APSAC) and ISCC System GmbH (ISCC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) sustainability certification, industry education and stakeholder engagement across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Higher Blend Fuel Grants in Limbo after Federal Funding Ends
by Carolyn Robinson (Legis1) Why It Matters -- The Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), a USDA cost-share grant program for higher-blend fuel infrastructure, has exhausted its funds, and USDA has stated it will make no further obligations without a future appropriation,
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The Diesel Premium: Making the Business Case for CNG and RNG --- December 8, 2026 --- ONLINE
Soaring diesel prices are driving up operating costs, squeezing profit margins, and accelerating the need to explore alternative fuel strategies that deliver greater cost control and long-term savings. Natural gas has followed a steadier path. DOE’s recent figures put CNG at
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Shankar Besta
For oil and gas companies, the opportunity spans refinery conversions, fuel trading, hydrogen and ammonia supply, fuels enabled by CCUS, and low-carbon fuel infrastructure. Existing downstream assets can be adapted to process waste oils, fats, greases, vegetable oils, and other
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Renewable Refinery Capacity to Triple by 2030 as Alternative Fuels Demand Grows, Says GlobalData
by Shankar Besta (GlobalData) Alternative fuels are becoming central to the transition toward clean energy as governments, companies, and end users seek lower-carbon alternatives to petroleum fuels. Supported by their growing prominence in the energy transition, global renewable refinery production capacity
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DCL International Partners with TECO Corporation on Green Hydrogen Technology
(Canadian Manufacturing) ... DCL International Inc. has secured up to $400,000 in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) for a one-year research project with Taiwan's TECO Electric and Machinery Co., Ltd. aimed
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Pacific Northwest SAF Policy and Incentives
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This policy overview by Carlyle and EarthFinance delivers recommendations to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption across Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. It advocates reforming Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to grant refiners compliance offsets for lifecycle SAF
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EU Pulls Plug on Green Claims Directive
(Sourcing Journal/Yahoo! News) Looks like the European Union's Green Claims Directive is officially dead in the water. Paused since last June, when the European Commission pulled the proposed law from consideration at the 11th hour due to concerns over its impact on
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AI in Biogas: From Hype to Real-Time Plant Performance --- November 19, 2026 --- ONLINE
Artificial intelligence is generating significant interest across the biogas and anaerobic digestion sector, but its value depends on the quality of the data behind it. Many AI tools promise optimisation, yet rely on limited or simulated datasets that can lead
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Advanced Biofuels USA Publishes Updated Educational Package with Video about Renewable Fuels: What? How? Why?, Transcript with Links to Sources and Discussion Guide
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Most people don’t know much about renewable fuels, so today (November 9, 2026) Advanced Biofuels USA has launched a video series that summarizes what renewable fuels are, how they are made and why they
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Uganda Boosts Energy Security as UDC, Bukona Commission Ethanol Blending Plant in Tororo
by Kenneth Kazibwe (Nile Post) The Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and Bukona Agro-Processors Limited have commissioned an ethanol-petrol blending plant in Malaba, Tororo District, in a development expected to expand markets for locally produced agricultural raw materials, strengthen Uganda's energy security
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Renewable Diesel Driving Canada’s Biofuels Growth
by Susan Reidy (World Grain) Canadian biofuel production is expanding, with renewable diesel driving the growth, according to a report by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Canada’s first commercial renewable diesel facility opened in 2023, followed by additional plants in 2024 and 2025.
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Soil Carbon Isn’t Too Messy to Measure
(Yale School of the Environment) Re-measuring the same spots a year later cuts through the natural variation that has made soil carbon so hard to verify, researchers at the Yale School of the Environment found. -- Dig into one Hudson Valley
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What a Historic ‘Blue Wave’ Midterm Means for Climate Action
(Grist) ... Flipping control of Congress will allow the Democrats to hinder Trump’s numerous attempts to roll back federal climate policy. In the first two years of Trump’s term, party leaders could do little more than write strongly worded statements to
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California Carbon Capture, Removal, Utilization, and Storage Program Regulation (SB 905) Hearing --- January 28, 2027 --- Sacramento, CA and ONLINE Public Comment DEADLINE December 14, 2026
(California Air Resources Board) Proposed California Carbon Capture, Removal, Utilization, and Storage Program Regulations and Associated Regulatory Amendments Public Hearing Notice and Related Material Date Posted: October 27, 2026 Notice of Public Hearing (Deadline to Submit Public Comments: December 14, 2026, or at the
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2027 IPCC Methodology Report on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (Additional Guidance) Public Comment DEADLINE December 20, 2026 Reviewer Registration DEADLINE December 11, 2026
(Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) The Panel agreed on the outline of the 2027 IPCC Methodology Report on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (Additional guidance) at its 63rd Session held in
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Blue Wave Fueled by 'Fed up' Farmers May Boost Ag, Peterson Says
by Noah Wicks and Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) The horde of Democrats headed for Capitol Hill in January will be a chance to reset how agriculture and food policy is handled, says former House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson. ... “We have a real
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Definition of Ultra-Low-Carbon Fuels for a Potential U.S. West Coast Green Shipping Corridor
by Tom Decker, Andy Navarrete, and Elise Sturrup (International Council on Clean Transportation) Green shipping corridors (GSCs) are trade routes where alternative fuels, technologies, and infrastructure are piloted to demonstrate their emissions reduction potential. However, the potential for GSCs to reduce
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Positioning Deendayal Port for Maritime Decarbonization
by Ketan Gore (International Council on Clean Transportation) Deendayal Port, on India’s northwestern Gujarat coast, is a strategically positioned major port on India’s primary westbound trade routes to the Middle East and Europe, placing it on some of the most commercially
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Positioning V.O. Chidambaranar Port for Maritime Decarbonization
by Ketan Gore (ICCT), Aorkodeep Mandal, Ishant Bansal, Aishwarya Sharma, and Nikhil Bharadwaj (BCG) (International Council on Clean Transportation) V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port is India’s third-largest major port by container cargo volumes and is strategically located along the primary East–West shipping lane
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Governor Ferguson Announces New Tax Credit to Accelerate Washington’s Emerging Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry, Reduce Pollution
(Office of the Governor of Washington) Washington’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry has unlocked a new tax credit that will attract investment and meet growing demand for locally produced jet fuel, Governor Bob Ferguson announced today. Aviation is widely considered to be
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Protecting SAF, HVO and Biodiesel Fuel Quality and Margins --- December 2, 2026 --- ONLINE
In this webinar, PAC, an AMETEK company and a one-stop shop for fuel analysis, together with its Emcee brand, shows how fast, standardised testing protects product quality and margins. After a short overview of Emcee's fuel testing portfolio, we focus on
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Canola 2.0: Higher Yields, Biofuel Demand, and Modern Genetics Fuel an Oklahoma Comeback
(Oklahoma Farm Report) A decade after brilliant yellow canola fields were a common sight across Oklahoma between 2013 and 2015, the oilseed is poised for a major resurgence. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with canola specialist
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Brazil Engaging in Dialogue to Share Experiences in Making Ethanol an Important Biofuel for India, Says Ambassador
(ANI/Devdiscourse) Ambassador of Brazil to India Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega identified energy as one of the fundamental pillars of bilateral ties, spanning biofuels, deep-sea exploration, and grid equipment manufacturing. Ambassador of Brazil to India Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega identified energy
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Singapore and Norway Launch Joint Research Grant Call to Advance Greener Shipping Application DEADLINE January 20, 2027
(Marine and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Research Council of Norway (RCN) and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) have launched a joint research grant call to develop solutions to support the decarbonisation of
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Malaysia Postpones 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate until 2030
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Malaysia, Bernama news agency reports Malaysia has officially deferred its planned 1% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate for international flights departing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) from January 2027 to 2030. Plantation and Commodities
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Cenovus to Halt Lloydminster Ethanol Production after 20 Years
(battlefordsNOW) Cenovus Energy will halt operations Dec. 15 at its Lloydminster ethanol plant, which has bought about 350,000 tonnes of grain a year from farmers. The company said in a written statement that the decision follows an economic review. “We are working to
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South Korea’s 500GWh of Clean Hydrogen Power Auctions Begin
by Connor Jack (GasWorld) South Korea has opened bidding in a tender for up to 500GWh of clean hydrogen-derived power generation. Under the tender revealed in June, projects will need to use hydrogen with lifecycle emissions of no more than 4kg of
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Agricultural Symbiosis and Project Execution
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Chris Bush investigates why bioeconomy projects often stall despite securing capital, technology, feedstocks, and off-take customers. Drawing on twenty years of development experience with the Catalyst Agri-Innovations Society and the Symbiosis Centre in
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A Fresh Deal: How the Bioeconomy Can Cure Inflation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Not a Green Deal. Not a New Deal. A fresh deal for consumers who want yesterday’s prices, tomorrow’s technologies, and a government that knows how to learn. Here at The Digest, we spend 95 percent of our
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The Biofuel Enzymes Market Is Experiencing Rapid Growth and Is Projected to Reach $2.76 Billion by 2030
(Business Reserch Company/EIN Presswire) The Business Research Company's The Biofuel Enzymes Market is Experiencing Rapid Growth and is Projected to Reach $2.76 Billion by 2030 -- Expected to grow to $2.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of
November 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels Need Infrastructure: Why Gas Bunker Vessels Matter
(DNV) As shipping’s fuel landscape becomes more diverse, attention is increasingly turning to the infrastructure needed to supply alternative fuels safely, reliably, and at scale. DNV’s latest white paper explores the growing role of gas bunker vessels, technical matters to be
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Comprehensive Hands-On ASTM Jet Fuel and SAF Test Method Training --- December 1-3, 2026 --- Sugar Grove, IL
In accordance with ASTM D1655 and D7566 jet fuel/SAF testing standards, students will learn comprehensive test methods and proper equipment set-up/maintenance to ensure reliable sample results. This comprehensive class provides hands-on experience in testing real fuel samples using best-in-class equipment. Who
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Broco Energy Awarded Two Five-Year Massachusetts Statewide Fuel Contracts
(Broco Energy/PR Newswire) Statewide awards include renewable diesel, biodiesel, heating oil and eligible liquid biofuel for public entities across the Commonwealth. Broco Energy, a Massachusetts-based, Veteran-Owned Small Business, has been awarded two five-year statewide fuel contracts through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The
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Circularity Fuels Closes $7M Seed Round to Scale Jet Fuel Made from Dairy Biogas
(Circularity Fuels/PR Newswire) Round led by DCVC and Trucks brings Circularity’s total funding to about $17M, including grants, as airlines seek fuel sources that don’t depend on volatile crude oil markets Circularity Fuels, which earlier this year completed the world’s first
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Equisera and VertomCory to Explore UK Bio-Methanol Supply for Shipping
(Equisera) Equisera is delighted to announce that it is working with VertomCory, the global maritime services group, to explore bio-methanol supply for the shipping sector, with a focus on making low-carbon marine fuel in Britain from UK biogenic waste. Why bio-methanol Shipping is
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Stora Enso and Shanshan Technology Partner to Accelerate Lignode Development and Advance Sustainable Anode Materials
(Stora Enso) Stora Enso and Shanshan Technology have entered into a partnership to jointly accelerate the development and industrialisation of sustainable battery materials with the construction of a demonstration line for lignin-based hard carbon battery anode materials. The collaboration marks an important
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Greenlane Renewables Announces Renewal of Service Agreements with Major International Energy Company
(Greenlane Renewables) Renewals reinforce strength of Greenlane’s long-standing customer relationship and aftermarket parts and service business ~ Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane” or the “Company”) (TSX: GRN / FSE: 52G) today (October 28, 2026) announced the renewal of service agreements with a
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Platts to Launch AIB Unsubsidized Manure, AIB Unsubsidized Waste European Biomethane GO Assessments from Dec. 1
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, will launch new daily assessments that expand its biomethane assessment price suite, reflecting EU Guarantees of Origin (GOs) procured from member states of the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB), effective Dec. 1, 2026. These
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Biomethane Mechanism: First Matching Round to Connect Buyers and Suppliers
(European Commission) The European Commission is launching the first matching round under the Biomethane Mechanism to bring potential buyers and suppliers of biomethane together across Europe. This marks an important step in supporting the scale-up of biomethane production. The launch is
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Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Selects Greasezilla™ to Process Up to 15 Million Gallons of FOG Annually at One of the Nation's Largest Wastewater Facilities
(Greasezilla/PR Newswire) New Greasezilla system will integrate directly into PVSC's existing plant utilities -- Greasezilla™, a leading provider of turnkey fats, oils and grease (FOG) processing and resource recovery systems, announced today that the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) has chosen Greasezilla
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Post-US Midterms Elections: What Lies Ahead for Carbon and Biofuels Policy --- December 3, 2026 --- ONLINE
How will federal and state election outcomes impact credit pricing, project viability and regulatory timelines for RINs, LCFS, and cap-and-invest programs? Don’t get caught flat-footed—get the critical intelligence you need to navigate policy realigned markets next year. Join Dow Jones Energy
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Aequor’s Anti-Biofilm Biofuel Optimization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Authored by Dr. Marilyn Bruno, this slide deck addresses the severe financial and carbon impacts of biofilm contamination across the biofuel supply chain. Microscopic fouling causes dry-matter loss during feedstock storage, fermentation yield decreases, and heat-exchanger
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Maritime Trainers Boost LNG-Fuelled Ship Safety Skills in Japan
(International Maritime Organization) Maritime trainers from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam completed a subregional train-the-trainer workshop held in Japan (22-30 October) so they can upskill seafarers who work on ships using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel. The initiative is
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Sharing the Risks of Shipping’s Green Transition
by Skye Polly (Xinde Marine News | Shanghai) Wan Hai Lines wants its new ships to remain competitive beyond 2050, but uncertainty over future fuels and regulations is making long-term investment decisions increasingly complex. At the Finance and Insurance Thematic Forum of the
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Caribbean Countries Advance Maritime Decarbonization Roadmap
(International Maritime Organization) Caribbean countries and maritime stakeholders have developed a draft regional roadmap to advance maritime decarbonization and ensure a just transition across the region. The initiative is expected to provide a shared framework for Caribbean countries, regional institutions, the maritime
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San Pedro Bay Ports Outline Path for Cleaner Marine Fuels
(Port of Long Beach) Joint study explores viable alternative fuels, potential demand, next steps for clean shipping -- The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a comprehensive report identifying promising clean marine fuels for oceangoing vessels and outlining steps
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Drewry Confirms Order for 19 Methanol-Ethanol Dual-Carriers... Linked to Long-Term Transport with Brazil's Vale
(Korea Maritime News) Shipowners' investment strategies diverge amid uncertainty over IMO carbon regulations… Some shipping companies withdraw orders for eco-friendly vessels. Fuel supply chains, price competitiveness, and charterer demands determine future ship values. The competition for eco-friendly ship fuels is entering a new
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World's First Three Ammonia-Fueled Capesize Bulk Carriers Jointly Named – A New Voyage for Next-Generation Fuel Vessels toward Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050.
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (President: Jotaro Tamura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "the Company") held a joint naming ceremony on October 29 at the Qingdao Beihai Shipyard of China Shipbuilding Corporation for three of the world's first ammonia-fueled Capesize
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Zheng Zhaohui
(D)eveloping green fuels has four strategic significances: safety, low carbon emissions, energy transformation, and industrial development. It can improve the domestic energy self-sufficiency rate and promote multi-energy complementarity; significantly reduce carbon emissions and contribute to global climate governance; expand the
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The Commercialization of Green Fuels Is Accelerating.
(Economic Daily/China National Energy Administration (Google Translation)) The green fuel industry has taken a key step towards commercialization. Recently, 1,000 tons of green ammonia from the China Energy Engineering Corporation's "Qingqing No. 1" Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen, Ammonia
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Greenfield Global and European Energy Sign Joint Venture to Establish a Platform for Large-Scale e-Methanol Production in Québec, Canada
(Greenfield Global) Agreement between Greenfield Global and European Energy establishes a joint platform for e-fuels development in Québec, combining Greenfield’s industrial infrastructure and biogenic CO₂ resources with European Energy’s proven renewable energy and Power-to-X expertise. - The planned facility will have an
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GEAPS Exchange --- February 20-23, 2027 --- Kansas City, MO
Professional Connections Start Here -- At Grain Elevator and Processing Society GEAPS Exchange, there’s always something new to discover, whether you’re brand new or a longtime attendee. Explore 300,000 square feet of Expo Hall, engage with over 400 exhibitors, and sharpen your skills
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European Lawmakers Push to Ease Car CO2 Emission Targets
by Philip Blenkinsop (Reuters) Committee backs 87.5% car CO2 cut plus 7.5% low-carbon steel top-up; Commission had proposed 90% reduction late last year; Full assembly to vote in December before talks with EU governments European Union lawmakers backed proposals on Wednesday (November 4, 2026)
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Illinois Gas Prices Highlight Benefits of Ethanol
by Lyndi Allen (IL Corn/ Morning Ag Clips) Illinois drivers are paying significantly more for gasoline than drivers in many neighboring states. According to AAA, the statewide average for regular gasoline was $4.79 per gallon on Oct. 29, compared to $4.23 nationally.
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Democrat Permitting Bill Authors 'Not Going to Wait' for New US Congress
by Nichola Groom (Reuters) The Democratic architects of proposed bipartisan energy permitting legislation said on Wednesday they would not delay the bill in hopes of securing a better deal next year when Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress. The measure,
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First-of-Its Kind RNG Project Advances in Maryland
(Wicomico County, MD/Biomass Magazine) Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano is pleased to announce continued progress on a groundbreaking renewable natural gas (RNG) project at the Newland Park Landfill in Salisbury, Maryland. This initiative represents another major step toward modernizing county infrastructure,
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