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
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
(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 and Methanol Integrated Project) were successfully refueled on a Belgian ammonia-powered vessel at the anchorage in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, using the world's first dedicated liquid ammonia refueling vessel, "Shenghang Yongle". This marked the world's first ship-to-ship refueling of green ammonia fuel.
Green fuels, represented by green methanol, green synthetic ammonia, and green aviation fuel, are fuels that meet ecological and environmental protection requirements throughout their entire life cycle and have low carbon emission levels. Experts believe that developing green fuels in my country can not only support the deep decarbonization of key industries and break through the bottleneck of large-scale consumption of new energy sources, but also help cultivate new drivers of economic growth. This is of great significance for assisting the world in addressing climate change and promoting the comprehensive green transformation of my country's economic and social development.
Global market growing rapidly
Currently, the global energy structure is accelerating its transition to clean and low-carbon energy, providing long-term demand support for green fuels. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have respectively proposed net-zero targets for the shipping and aviation sectors. Based on their local conditions, countries and regions such as the European Union, Brazil, and Singapore have mandated the use and blending ratios of green fuels such as biodiesel and green aviation fuel, spurring the continuous expansion of global green fuel production capacity.
Looking at specific sectors, each product category is showing differentiated development. Green methanol and green synthetic ammonia are still in the early stages of industrialization, while green aviation fuel is growing rapidly. Bioethanol, biodiesel, and biogas are developing steadily, with Europe, the United States, and South America being the key production areas. At the same time, the commercialization of supporting technologies such as ship engines, port refueling, storage, and transportation is accelerating, the proportion of orders for methanol-powered ships is rapidly increasing, and a global green fuel industry chain supporting system is gradually taking shape.
Li Zhijian, vice president of the Petroleum and Chemical Industry Planning Institute, believes that driven by relevant laws, plans and action plans, the global green fuel industry has entered a period of rapid development. Achieving "net zero" emissions in international shipping and aviation through green alternative fuels has become an industry consensus, and emerging green fuels such as green methanol, green synthetic ammonia and green aviation fuel have broad development prospects.
According to forecasts from relevant domestic and international institutions, global demand for green fuels will reach approximately 10 million tons of oil equivalent by 2030 and exceed 100 million tons of oil equivalent by 2050, indicating vast potential for industrial development. my country possesses abundant reserves of renewable resources such as wind, solar, and biomass, providing a solid foundation for the large-scale development of the green fuel industry. Statistics and forecasts from relevant institutions predict that by 2035, my country aims to achieve a total installed capacity of 3.6 billion kilowatts for wind and solar power, with approximately 617 million tons of usable organic waste annually. If rationally utilized for green fuel production, this could support an industry scale of 10 million tons of oil equivalent.
Zheng Zhaohui, Vice President of the China Industrial Development Promotion Association and President of the Biomass Energy Industry Branch, stated that developing 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 application paths of new energy in non-electric applications and improve the new energy system; and proactively plan for future industries and create new fulcrums for economic growth.
The industry scale is steadily expanding.
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Continuously promote cost reduction and efficiency improvement
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Specifically, on the production side, the volatility of renewable electricity and the dispersed nature of biomass resources mean that the production cost of green fuels will remain high in the short term. On the application side, the slowdown in green transformation in some countries and regions and the uncertainty of international market demand have constrained the large-scale development of the industry to some extent. Technologically, although my country is at the forefront of the world in the research and development of green fuel production and equipment, key technologies and equipment still need further breakthroughs, especially in key indicators such as biomass gasification efficiency, the load adjustment range of flexible hydrogen-to-ammonia-methanol systems, and the performance of high-efficiency synthesis catalysts. These areas require concentrated research efforts.
Li Zhijian suggested that in the future, the development of the green fuel industry should continue to focus on technological breakthroughs and industrialization pilot projects, continuously improve the level of technology and equipment, promote cost reduction and efficiency improvement through various means such as model innovation, and explore a high-quality development path that suits my country's realities. He also suggested coordinating domestic and international markets, paying attention to the global fuel transition process, actively participating in the construction of the international green fuel market, accelerating the cultivation of domestic green fuel application scenarios, and building a virtuous cycle for industrial development.
Zhang Jian, Vice President of the China Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute, stated that the goal is to drive high-quality industrial development by creating regional models. On one hand, this involves establishing green fuel production, storage, and transportation bases in Northeast China. Northeast China boasts superior wind and solar resources, abundant biomass resources, and proximity to major green fuel markets such as shipping and aviation, giving it a significant locational advantage. On the other hand, it involves building green fuel refueling and trading centers at eastern coastal ports, exploring replicable and scalable business models. READ MORE
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China’s role in ammonia-fuelled shipping is extending from vessel construction to fuel production and delivery, with Chinese-built ships and domestically produced green ammonia now meeting in practical bunkering operations.
At Zhoushan in October, the 210,000-dwt bulk carrier Mineral Europa, built by CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding for Belgium’s CMB.TECH, received 1,000 tonnes of green ammonia produced in Jilin province. The operation connected an inland renewable-fuel project with storage and transport facilities, a converted bunkering vessel and an ocean-going ship.
A separate supply chain has taken green ammonia from Envision Energy’s Chifeng project in Inner Mongolia to South Korea. Envision announced on November 3 that its fuel had been supplied for bunkering Terra Clove, Eastern Pacific Shipping’s ammonia dual-fuel very large ammonia carrier, through LOTTE Fine Chemical’s supply arrangements in Ulsan. READ MORE
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by Thomas Funke (SA Cane Growers/Creamer Media's Engineering News) ... (D)iversification into biofuels could help secure the long-term sustainability of sugarcane growers in South Africa, while lowering fuel costs, but a coordinated government programme is needed. With petrol now costing more
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(SUSTAERO) SUSTAERO, a Canadian developer of utility-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities, today (November 2, 2026) released its white paper, Wood Waste: Canada’s SAF Feedstock Advantage. The white paper evaluates global SAF feedstocks and finds that while the fats and oils
(Restaurant Technologies, Inc.) Industry-leading collaboration between Phillips 66 and Restaurant Technologies highlights work across the value chain to scale lower-carbon fuels -- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) starts in a place most people never expect: the deep fryer. Phillips 66 and Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
(Sabey Data Centers) Pilot at Sabey Data Center Austin tests renewable diesel as a drop-in replacement for conventional diesel in backup power targeting one of the hardest-to-reduce sources of Scope 1 emissions in data center operations. Sabey Data Centers is piloting hydrotreated
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a three-part Rapid Readout briefing series about updates from this year’s United Nations climate negotiations in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31). Speakers across this series will assess progress made toward climate goals,
(Bioenergy Insight) The UK’s Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has criticised the government’s Budget for failing to support biomethane, while finding Exchequer funding for hydrogen. Chancellor John Healey’s Budget, delivered on 28 October, included £27 million from general taxation for the
(UCLA Samueli School of Engineering) The collaboration with climate tech company Mote will help advance the university’s sustainability goals -- UCLA Samueli School of Engineering researchers are collaborating with industry partner Mote to transform biomass waste on campus into hydrogen fuel while
(Oil and Gas Climate Initiative) OGCI’s 2026 Progress Report shows that in 2025, member companies worked individually to achieve the group’s collective 2025 ambitions for upstream carbon and methane intensity, while aggregate operated oil and gas production rose 3%. OGCI’s 2026 Progress
The meeting point for the Biotransition -- Bio360 Europe paves the way for a sustainable future. It is a unique platform for innovation, inspiration, and transformation. An event focused on the future of bio-renewable resources, while keeping both feet firmly planted
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture on Oct. 7 announced it has awarded $3.2 million in funding to six projects that support research on the social implications of emerging technologies. One of the projects
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation details Amyris’s operational transition toward industrial reliability and precision fermentation excellence at its Barra Bonita facility in São Paulo, Brazil. Following its corporate restructuring, Amyris pivoted from brand ownership toward manufacturing efficiency. Leveraging direct
by John Duff (Kansas Farmer/Farm Progress) Sorghum Focus: Field maps, fertilizer logs, scale tickets — start here to earn Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits. Remember, the clean fuel production tax credit belongs to the ethanol plant, not to the farmer
by Rohemir Ramirez Ballagas (Environmental Defense Fund/TradeWinds) In December, the International Maritime Organization is expected to adopt a package of measures to transition shipping away from fossil fuels by 2050. While the proposed price on emissions is unresolved, there is growing support for
(Marquis) Marquis is proud to announce that more than $10 million will be distributed to 350 participating farmers on November 2nd, 2026, as the first payment of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z). Through their 45Z program, Marquis has
by Danielle Anderson and Kari Buttenhoff (Christianson CPAs and Consultants/Ethanol Producer Magazine) California tightened its rules on the grain used to produce renewable fuel. Under last year’s finalized Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) amendments, ethanol producers must now document where their
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For two decades, the bioeconomy has struggled to squeeze new industrial possibilities through old regulatory openings. Too often, we’ve designed projects as though the feedstock, factory, customer, and carbon solution all had to occupy the
Join Argus Media for our webinar “Energy Implications of the 2026 Midterm Elections”, where we will analyze how a reconstituted Congress could affect US oil and gas, climate and trade policy. We will also examine how a Democratic takeover of
(Google Translation) The Center of Excellence in Hydrogen and Sustainable Energy Technologies of the Federal University of Goiás (Cehtes/UFG), in partnership with the Government of Goiás and the company Essenz Soluções, will hold the first edition of Cehtes Talks on
(Denali) Denali, the nation’s largest recycler of food and organics, reports that grocery stores transitioning from manual food separation to its depackaging technology increased the volume of food diverted from landfill disposal to recycling by an average of 70%, according to
by Moana Ellis (Scoop) Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is welcoming the prospect of significant investment and new jobs following two separate proposals for development at a former Karioi mill site. A biofuel production facility and a data centre campus have been proposed
by Hayley Gregoire (ABC 57) What may look like waste to some is actually a valuable commodity for restaurants, and one Elkhart restaurant owner says it's been stolen multiple times. Used cooking oil, a common restaurant waste product, is valuable and can
(Maritime Logistics Professional) ZERO44, a provider of software for maritime emissions compliance, has released a free, interactive fuel cost calculator on its website. The tool shows ship operators how the economics of replacing fossil fuel with biofuel change once carbon regulations
SAVE THE DATE FROM CLIMATE AMBITION TO CLIMATE ACTION Climate Cooperation. Climate Finance. Collective Growth. India Climate Week & Awards 2027 is an India-led global platform bringing together government, international institutions, industry, finance, technology, research and climate leaders to advance practical climate action
by Carlos Fresneda (El Mundo America/Energy Today) The global energy system is developing a new fault line. Some countries are building influence through oil and gas. Others are building it through electricity, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and the technologies that connect
by Shankar Besta (Global Data) 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
(Lloyd's Register/EIN Presswire) 1,942 alternative-fuel-capable vessels on order but methanol bunkering is available at just 25 ports & commercial ammonia bunkering has taken place at only one. Ports do not need to back every fuel. They need to understand where credible demand
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation is now accepting applications for the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. Established in 2018, the grant aims to support student scientists dedicated to sustainable research, offering a $3,000 award to a deserving
(Shell Aviation/Biobased Diesel Daily) Shell Aviation announced on social media Nov. 2 that it has signed a long-term offtake agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with Green Sky Manara LLC, a subsidiary of Green Sky Capital, linked to a planned hydrotreated
Shipping companies face growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions while complying with FuelEU Maritime and the Emissions Trading System. For ship owners, operators, traders and brokers, deciding how to retrofit existing fleets and which low-carbon fuels to adopt is increasingly
(Envision/PR Newswire) Envision, a global leader in green technology, expanded its Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificate (SAFc) solution internationally as the Sustainability Partner of Global Citizen NOW: Perth. This marks the company's first international application of SAFc, demonstrating a practical pathway to
(Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure /PR Newswire) Summary of Transaction: Minority shareholders of Tidewater Renewables will receive 0.88 common shares of Tidewater Midstream for each common share of Tidewater Renewables held; Supported by holders of approximately 38% of the Tidewater Renewables Shares eligible
by James Osborne (Houston Chronicle) A group of 15 Texas Republican U.S. House members is threatening to derail negotiations over the more than $1 trillion farm bill by fighting a provision pushed by Midwestern senators that the group says would hurt
(The Straits Times/Fuel Cells Works) The Republic will soon be able to further decarbonise its power supply by incorporating energy sources such as green ammonia and hydrogen. From 2026, town gas in residential and commercial pipelines in Singapore – currently a mix
by Lauren Arena (Business Travel News Europe) BCD Travel has launched a ‘sustainable’ aviation fuel programme that allows corporate clients to invest in SAF with just €1 added to each flight booking. Developed with sustainability technology partner Squake, the One Euro SAF initiative targets
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(Cadillac News/Avi-Go) Agricultural waste streams are becoming a feedstock for aviation biofuel, tying rural dairy cooperatives into the supply chain that low-carbon fuel targets depend on. The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is commissioning a project with DDBiofuel to convert a dairy
(Grain Journal) The 2026 Women in Agribusiness Summit in New Orleans highlighted challenges and opportunities across the agricultural supply chain, including declining farm income, rising production costs, shifting trade relationships, changing consumer demand and potential growth markets for biofuels. Jacqui Fatka, lead
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer) MUSCAT: International construction group STRABAG has embarked on a pioneering biodiesel pilot project in Oman in cooperation with Wakud, marking a potentially significant step towards reducing the carbon footprint of construction activities and encouraging the
(Legis1) ,,, Clean Fuels Alliance America filed its third-quarter 2026 in-house lobbying report covering year-round E15 sales, renewable fuel volume requirements, maritime biofuel credits, and a biodiesel tax credit under S. 5583. The filing names five bills across both chambers: H.R.
(Carbon 180) Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) on agricultural lands can scale some of our most time-tested carbon storage practices right now, while helping farmers and ranchers withstand mounting environmental and economic disruption. The scientific community recognizes that, alongside rapid emissions reductions, the
(DNV) Balancing transition risk and cost is central to developing robust fuel and technology strategies for the journey towards 2050. This year’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 outlines DNV’s framework for evaluating these trade-offs across both short- and long-term horizons and demonstrates
(American Chemical Society) Sustainability Awards for Chemistry Educators -- The ACS Campaign for a Sustainable Future aims to advance chemistry innovations to address the challenges articulated in the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals through green and sustainable chemistry education. Applications are open for
The ACS Green Chemistry Institute (GCI) awards recognize students for excellence in research and provide monetary support for travel so they can gain valuable experience presenting their green chemistry research at scientific meetings. Applicants can apply for one award per cycle. Applications
(Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouset) We initiated the Ken Zarker Award to help inspire the next generation of changemakers to follow in Ken’s footsteps and realize the vision of the IC2 to promote the development and use of safer chemicals and products
(American Chemical Society) To promote the environmental and economic benefits of developing and using novel green chemistry. Since 1996, the Green Chemistry Challenge Awards recognize novel green chemistry technologies that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances, use less energy
Chemistry for Global Impact: Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation -- Chemical societies across North and South America, Europe, and Africa invite chemistry professionals to the 3rd Atlantic Basin Conference on Chemistry (ABCChem). This event offers an opportunity for top scientists from around
by David A. Laviska and Cecilia Smith (American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute) After a week of green chemistry lectures, group work, poster sessions, and networking, Larissa Wielli Terrabuio, graduate student at UNESP in São Paulo, Brazil, addressed a lecture hall full
by Devina Haripersad (Creamer Media's Engineering News) By producing more from the same feedstocks and reducing the inputs required in industrial processes, biotechnology is emerging as another tool that industries can use to improve energy and resource efficiency, says Novonesis
by Jim Hurt (Rutland Herald) ... Case in point, Vermont imports about 80% of its electricity and runs two, old, small, inefficient wood plants, McNeil and Ryegate. These plants burn chips from whole logs but can burn pellets made from farm
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) recently concluded a successful seven-month Unleaded 88 campaign across retail gas stations in the Twin Cities metro area to help motorists find relief at the pump. As gas prices climbed amid the conflict
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fifteen students from Sibley East High School toured Heartland Corn Products earlier today (October 20, 2026) to learn about Minnesota's ethanol industry. During the tour, the students learned about the various different stages of ethanol production such as incoming
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up earlier today (October 14, 2026) to promote Unleaded 88 at the Holiday station located at 1035 County Road East E in Vadnais Heights. During the event, held from
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seven students from Wabasso High School’s Crop Science class toured Highwater Ethanol in Lamberton earlier today to get a better understanding of the ethanol production process and Minnesota’s ethanol industry. The students, from grades 10 to 12, toured the
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Crops (UFOP) welcomed a decision Oct. 28 by the German Federal Cabinet on the “Regulation implementing Directive (EU) 2023/2413 regarding requirements for the sustainable production of biomass for electricity
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants ( UFOP )) Fully exploit the potential of biodiesel as an additive and as a pure fuel. -- Berlin, September 16, 2026. While the share of biodiesel in the diesel market remained stable
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants ( UFOP )) -- With the 17th edition of its status report “Biodiesel & Co. 2025/2026”, the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants ( UFOP ) continues its annual
o\Organised by Ghent University and the Technical University of Denmark - DTU. The overall theme of this edition is "Connecting Innovation and Industry for a Circular Bioeconomy". Delegates from university, industry, governmental an non-governmental organizations and venture capital providers will present
(Massachusetts Port Authority) Milestone builds on efforts to expand access to cleaner aviation fuel and reduce emissions -- The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined Delta Air Lines, elected officials, Shell Aviation and aviation stakeholders today to mark a major milestone in sustainable
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